11th SAARC Summit Kathmandu, Nepal JANUARY 5, 2002 It is with a great sense of happiness and joy that I am present here today in this historic city of the Himalayan Kingdom, Kathmandu. I take this opportunity to thank His...
SAARC Statement on Terrorism Colombo, Sri Lanka OCTOBER 30, 2001 Many critical developments have taken place since the horrendous terrorist attacks committed against the United States on 11 September 2001. The attacks have been strongly condemned by all South Asian...
Banquet in Honor of His Excellency Premier Zhu Rongji Colombo, Sri Lanka MAY 17, 2001 Your Excellency Premier Zhu Rongji, Madam Lao An Distinguished Guests from the People’s Republic of China, Your Excellency Prime Minister Wickramanayake, Your Excellencies the Ministers,...
Dinner Hosted by Bavarian Ministers Munich, Bavaria, Germany MARCH 15, 2001 Let me thank you most sincerely for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to me and the members of my delegation during our current visit to your beautiful state...
Dinner Hosted by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Berlin, Germany MARCH 13, 2001 Let me begin by expressing my sincere gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to me and the members of my delegation. I...
G-15 Summit Montego Bay, Jamaica FEBRUARY 12, 1999 “Our sojourn on this delightful Island in the sun is drawing to a close. I am certain that I reflect the sentiments of all my colleagues when I state that we have...
SAARC Inter-Summit Session Colombo, Sri Lanka DECEMBER 28, 1998 It gives me great pleasure to welcome the council of Ministers back to Sri Lanka, this time for their inter-summit Session. The council Last met in our country in July 1998...
53rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly New York, USA SEPTEMBER 21, 1998 Mr PresidentExcellenciesDistinguished DelegatesLadies and Gentlemen Permit me to extend to you, Mr. President, Sri Lanka’s warmest congratulations on your well-deserved election. We wish you well and...
12th Non-Aligned Movement Summit Durban, South Africa SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 Mr. Chairman, I wish to convey to Your Excellency President Mandela, the Government and people of South Africa, my sincere appreciation of the warm hospitality extended to us, and the...
10th SAARC Summit Colombo, Sri Lanka JULY 29, 1998 Reverend Sirs,Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates,Ladies and Gentlemen I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Your Excellencies for the tribute you have paid to the people of Sri Lanka by so...