Speeches

Opening of the First Session of the 11th Parliament Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka NOVEMBER 9, 2000 Mr. Speaker, Hon. Members of Parliament, The new session of the 11th Parliament of Sri Lanka begins as we look forward to meeting the...

Address to the Nation Colombo, Sri Lanka SEPTEMBER 29, 2000 Ven. Members of the Maha Sangha Rev. Sirs of other faiths Dear mothers and fathers Dear brothers and sisters I am addressing you, as the leader of a political party,...

51st Anniversary of Sri Lankan Independence Colombo, Sri Lanka FEBRUARY 4, 1999 There are epochs in history when it is evident to all that one social order has to give way to another. These are eras of fundamental change, rejuvenation...

Seminar on Health Developing Asia: Seizing the Opportunities Geneva, Switzerland APRIL 28, 1998 Introduction It is with a deep sense of humility that I accept the invitation of the Asian Development Bank to address this seminar on the success story...

50th Anniversary of Sri Lankan Independence Colombo, Sri Lanka FEBRUARY 4, 1998 I am humbled by the great honour that destiny has bestowed upon me, to stand here, before my people, as the head of independent Sri Lanka, on this...