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Friday, 02 January 2009 13:03 |
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Sri Lanka security forces have taken full control of the town of Kilinochchi, in the North of Sri Lanka today, President Mahinda Rajapaksa announced to the Nation. Paying tribute and gratitude to the forces, the President said “The time is not very far when the people of the north who have been held hostage by the LTTE for several decades will be able to enjoy the freedom that is their right. As the Head of State of Sri Lanka I give you my pledge today, that not only shall we accept the responsibility to ensure your own security and freedom, but the future security and freedom of your children, too.” The President also stated that “one must not belittle this victory as one that has been won by one community over another. It should not be interpreted as defeat of the North by the South. This is a victory for our entire nation and country. It is a decisive victory over savage terrorism that was playing around with the blood, muscle and sinews of humans. It is a victory over venomous separatism that sought to divide people on grounds of race and religion.” |
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Thursday, 01 January 2009 10:07 |
“We have great confidence that the determined path we have traversed so far will result in a sustainable peace to our country and people….It is my firm belief that when our nation crosses the threshold to victory it is the responsibility of us all to be united in safeguarding the future of our country,” states President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his New Year Message to the nation.
“On this occasion we invite all, irrespective of political party, colour or affiliation to set aside the divisive feelings of opposition, and act with unity to transform the victories so far achieved to those even greater, and work together for the bigger victories of that await us in the future,” the Message adds.
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Thursday, 01 January 2009 08:30 |
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In Sinhala In Tamil I have great pleasure in sending this message to all Sri Lankans at home and abroad on the happy occasion of the dawn of the New Year - 2009.
The past year has been quite significant in raising Sri Lanka's international profile. The notable highlight of our successful diplomacy was the hosting of the 15th SAARC Summit in Colombo, with the participation of 8 Heads of State or Government and 7 Observers. The assumption of the SAARC Chair has imposed a heavy responsibility on Sri Lanka. However, Sri Lanka under the dynamic leadership of President Mahinda Rajapaksa will be equal to the task of discharging its responsibilities for the greater benefit and welfare of the peoples of the SAARC region in the coming year. |
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Wednesday, 24 December 2008 17:23 |
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In Sinhala In Tamil At a time when the Christian world is celebrating Christmas I am indeed happy to send a message to all Christians and Catholics in Sri Lanka who are joining their brethren in celebrating this important event in the Christian calendar. |
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 09:53 |
“We in Sri Lanka renew and reaffirm our committed to upholding the values and goals proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which also requires the elimination of terrorism in all its forms, ranking high among the threats to all civilized society”, states President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his message to mark the 60thn anniversary of the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
“As we mark this 60th anniversary of the UDHR there is the pressing need for all nations to join in concerted action to eradicate the menace of terrorism from our midst, having seen for ourselves in no small measure how it can undermine the very values upheld by this Declaration. It is the time for all nations to see the reality of this common enemy that threatens the survival of society based on respect for the freedom and dignity of humans”, the President adds.
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Monday, 08 December 2008 08:05 |
Today, we in South Asia commemorate the Twenty-third anniversary of the day on which seven nations of South Asia came together in 1985 to sign a Charter establishing the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). SAARC has since grown to an eight-member organization with Afghanistan’s entry into our fold.
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Thursday, 01 January 2009 09:45 |
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The dawn of New Year brings new expectations.
The hope of everyone in the world is a better tomorrow.
In order to make it a reality, we have to meet several challenges.
One of the major challenges is to combat terrorism. |
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Wednesday, 24 December 2008 17:28 |
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The festival of Christmas brings to the world the glad tidings of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, more than two millennia ago. |
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Monday, 22 December 2008 13:17 |
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa today called on the LTTE that to release all innocent Tamils it is holding hostage, in bondage and using them as human shields, with the dawn of 2009, and allow them to come to the safe areas provided for them by the Government and the Security Forces. |
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Tuesday, 09 December 2008 17:11 |
Statement by Ambassador H. M. G. S. Palihakkara, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations at the Open debate on Threats to International Peace and Security Causes by Terrorist Acts at the United Nations Security Council.
The threat to international peace and security caused by terrorism has serious consequences for humanity. It debases the traditional ethos on which States and Societies are founded. It seeks to put asunder well established norms and institutions of governance. Most importantly, it denies people their basic rights and fundamental freedoms.
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Monday, 08 December 2008 08:04 |
I am very pleased to issue a message on the occasion of the Twenty-third anniversary of SAARC Charter Day.
SAARC, since its inception in 1985, has moved forward steadily to reach its current level of progress, creating institutions and mechanisms to promote regional development. The main objectives of SAARC involve the promotion of welfare of the people of South Asia and improvement of their quality of life. It is important that SAARC Member States work with firm resolve towards creating greater awareness among the general public on the mutuality of interests which is vital for successful regional cooperation. Stressing the importance of people participation in SAARC, President Mahinda Rajapaksa urged at the Fifteenth SAARC Summit held in Colombo in August 2008 that SAARC be given “a truly people-centred focus through all its programmes and mechanisms. It is then that SAARC can become the robust Partnership for Growth for all our People.”
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