Economic Development

24 May 200424 May 2004Conferred Ceres Medal strengthens commitment towards eradication of hunger and poverty

On presentation of the Ceres Medal Colombo, Sri Lanka MAY 28, 2004 Dr Jacques Diouf, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation,Your Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen, I am greatly privileged to receive today from the Director General of the Food...

Economic Development, Speeches

24 January 200324 January 2003Confidence in financial sector and banking industry helps Sri Lanka integrate with global economy

On the opening of HNB Towers Colombo, Sri Lanka JANUARY 24, 2003 Honourable Prime Minister, Board of Directors, management and Staff of Hatton National Bank, distinguished invitees, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure for me to be associated in...

Economic Development, Speeches

10 June 200210 June 2002Recommitted political will necessary to coordinate and tackle poverty and food security

Address to the first Plenary Session of the 'World Food Summit: five years later' Rome, Italy JUNE 10, 2002 Mr.Chairman,Excellencies,Distinguished Delegates,Ladies and Gentlemen. It gives me great pleasure to address the first plenary meeting of the “World Food Summit; five...

Economic Development, Speeches

07 June 200207 June 2002Sri Lanka benefits through the delivery of modernized and quality healthcare

Opening of the Apollo Hospital Colombo, Sri Lanka JUNE 7, 2002 It is a special privilege and a great honour to be present here today at the invitation of Dr.Prathap Reddy, Chairman Apollo Hospital Group and his team. Today the...

Economic Development, Speeches

06 June 200206 June 2002Building a modern, stable and prosperous economy the key to growth and equity

Sri Lanka Development Forum Colombo, Sri Lanka JUNE 6, 2002 Hon. Minister of Finance, Mr. Choksy,Hon. Ministers,Ms. Mieko Nishimizu – Vice President for South Asia/World Bank,Members of the Donor Community,Your Excellencies,Distinguished Visitors, I wish to thank all the organisers of...

Economic Development, Speeches

13 March 200113 March 2001Sri Lanka’s competitive strengths create abundant opportunities for increased German business investment

Sri Lanka German Business Round Table Conference, at Federation of German Industries Berlin, Germany MARCH 13, 2001 Ladies and Gentlemen: It is indeed a pleasure for me to address such a distinguished audience this morning. I would like to spend...

Economic Development, Speeches

22 October 199722 October 1997Managing globalization to effectively deal with challenges and opportunities for enhancing trade and investment, and Sri Lanka’s experience

Commonwealth Business Forum London, England OCTOBER 22, 1997 The Chairman Distinguished Participants Excellencies, Ladies & Gentlemen I welcome this opportunity of sharing my thoughts with you on the “Impact of Globalisation: the challenges and the opportunities for enhancing trade and...

Economic Development, Speeches

12 March 199512 March 1995Poverty alleviation, employment generation and social integration are critical issues demand global attention

United Nations World Summit for Social Development Copenhagen, Denmark MARCH 12, 1995 Your invitation to me to address this summit, organised on the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations is a great Honour to me and to our people. To...

Economic Development, Speeches

12 March 199512 March 1995Maximizing SAARC’s role in developing meaningful, practical and structured regional co-operation

Address at the Inaugural Session of Eighth SAARC Summit New Delhi, India MAY 2, 1995 Mr. Chairman, Your Majesty, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure at any time to be able to visit New Delhi,...