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Tuesday, 06 December 2011 22:22 |
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Appalling journalism of Channel 4 – By Engage Sri Lanka
The following report has been published by Engage Sri Lanka, an independent body aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka‘s relationship with the U.K., on the controversial documentary “Sri Lanka Killing Fields” by British TV – Channel 4. The report analyzes the documentary against the professional standards of journalism and exposes the seriousness of the damage that it intended to inflict on Sri Lanka’s reconciliation process. Also, it offers a glimpse into the mess that the British media is currently in. |
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Tuesday, 06 December 2011 12:38 |
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Increased Limits on Foreign Investments in Government Securities click here to read the press release |
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Monday, 28 November 2011 11:21 |
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Sri Lanka today is one of the most secure and stable countries in the entire world-Secretary Defence Gotabaya Rajapakse Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa on 24th November delivered the key note speech at the Inaugural National Conference on Reconciliation: "The Way Forward for Post Conflict Sri Lanka" said "Sri Lanka today is not only one of the most secure and stable countries in Asia but in the entire world." The full text of the speech: I am grateful to the Honourable G. L. Pieris, Minister of External Affairs, for having invited me to deliver the keynote address at the inaugural National Conference on Reconciliation, hosted by the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies. The late Honourable Lakshman Kadirgamar was a great servant of this nation, whose determined and selfless contributions to Sri Lanka were tragically cut short by an LTTE sniper in August 2005. During his life, Mr. Kadirgamar strongly believed that "People who live in Sri Lanka are first and foremost Sri Lankans". As this country builds its future on the foundation of peace resulting from the defeat of terrorism, these are words for us all to remember. |
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Friday, 25 November 2011 11:36 |
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Felicitations to President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the First Anniversary of the Second Term of Presidency
Pl. find supplements published in the 'Daily News' and 'Divaina' of 18.11.2011 in this regard.
Please click here to read "Daily News" suppliment Please click here to read "Divaina" suppliment |
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Friday, 18 November 2011 18:40 |
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Ambassador Dr.Palitha Kohona Addresses the China-US Town Hall Discussion Please click here to read more
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Monday, 14 November 2011 16:13 |
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Statement by Ambassador H.E. Palitha T.B. Kohona
Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Informal Consultation convened by Ambassador Yukio Takasu, the Special Adviser
of the Secretary-General on Human Security Human Security
14th November, 2011 Mr. President, I thank you, Mr. Takasu, for this opportunity to discuss the issue of Human Security and for the excellent work already done. I would like to make a few comments from Sri Lanka’s perspective on what Human Security entails. First and foremost, the concept should encompass the human person and his needs in their entirety. The need to respect the principles incorporated in the Charter of the United Nations have been referred to already. As fellow human beings, we value very much the principles encompassed in the major human rights treaties and declarations. For example, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Rights of the Child Convention, the Torture Convention, the Human Rights Declaration, etc. These must most certainly be reflected in the concept of Human Security. We also firmly believe that the principles encompassed in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights must be given equal prominence. Human Security cannot entail a one sided approach. This will only ensure that human security is understood and implemented in an incomplete sense. In our view it is important to address the challenge of the MDGs and their follow-up honestly and with commitment. Without advancing the MDGs, the concept of Human Security will not be advanced in a comprehensive manner. |
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Friday, 02 December 2011 12:52 |
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 International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
November 29, 2011 On this solemn occasion to commemorate the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, I wish to reaffirm, on behalf of my Government and the people of Sri Lanka, our sincere support for the just struggle of the Palestinian People to achieve their inalienable rights, including the right to Statehood. |
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Friday, 25 November 2011 13:34 |
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Thanks Giving - Touch of Sri Lanka at a New York Thanksgiving The aroma of curried turkey wafted around the residence of the Sri Lankan ambassador to the United Nations as Dr Palitha Kohona entertained guests to lunch on Thanksgiving day. Among the guests were H.E. Sun Guoxiang (Consul General of China in New York) and Mrs Wang Min, Professor Surendra Kaushik, DPR Ambassador General Shavendra Silva, Drs Anura and Trika Rajapaksa, Painter Mr Stephano and Mrs Losi, Mr Sunil Herath, and Ms Anna Marie Salomaa of Finland. The aroma of the spiced up turkey, which was a novel break from tradition, is sure to linger in the memories of the guests for some time. 
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Tuesday, 22 November 2011 17:57 |
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Budget 2012: Aims for long-term development
Text of budget speech by President Mahinda Rajapaksa
Introduction
Hon. Speaker, I am indeed happy to deliver the 7th consecutive Budget Speech of our Government. I am also inspired to see you in the chair on this occasion.
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Tuesday, 15 November 2011 14:02 |
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“Sri Lanka - Gender Equality and
Empowering Women” Remarks by Ambassador H.E. Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona
Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations The Light Millennium
Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey
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Monday, 14 November 2011 14:17 |
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Excerpts of the speech delivered by Hon Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic Development on Wednesday, 9th November 2011 during the Debate on the Revival of Underperforming Enterprises and Underutilized Assets Bill in Parliament. Click here to read the speech |
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