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Thursday, 03 January 2013 13:45 |
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2013 will see valuable work for progress of democracy – President The year dawning today will see valuable work for the progress of democracy, equality among people and important aspects of development in our Motherland, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said. "It is my belief that all communities will join in unity with the common purpose of success towards realizing these goals," he said in a New Year message. Full text of the message: We step into this New Year as a country that has gained immense progress in freedom, democracy and the tasks of development, and one that has successfully faced up to many challenges before it. Similarly, we move into this New Year as a country that has won the confidence of people both at home and abroad. Therefore, the year dawning today will see valuable work for the progress of democracy, equality among people and important aspects of development in our Motherland. It is my belief that all communities will join in unity with the common purpose of success towards realizing these goals. The achievement of success in all the tasks before us with determination, commitment and courage is my wish for our Motherland in the Year 2013. |
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Tuesday, 11 December 2012 18:02 |
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Statement by Ambassador H.E. Dr. Palitha Kohona, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations
The High Level Conference on Central Emergency Relief Fund (CERF)
11th December 2012 Madame Chair, On behalf of Sri Lanka, I wish to thank you and your team for organizing this annual high level meeting and the pledging event in order to strengthen the Central Emergency Relief Fund (CERF). As the most important international mechanism to address humanitarian emergencies brought about by both natural and man-made disasters, we are well aware of the key role played by the CERF during the past eight years, since its inauguration in 2005. With the assistance of Member States, the fund has grown significantly, to the benefit of the vulnerable, despite our common challenges caused by the global financial and economic crises during the past few years. Periodic reviews have also indicated that there are many avenues for both beneficiaries and contributors associated with the fund to explore more productive partnerships. Sri Lanka has benefited significantly from contributions from CERF, especially during the aftermath of the 2004 Boxing Day Asian Tsunami and during the internal conflict. In 2011, the CERF allocated over US$16 million to Sri Lanka, from the windows for rapid response and under-funded emergencies. In 2012, it allocated US$2 million to Sri Lanka, from the window for underfunded emergencies. Most of these funds were utilized for the resettlement of the internally displaced and for providing urgent relief to them at the end of the internal conflict. We recall the effective visits made by the then Under-Secretary-General, Sir John Holmes. I take this opportunity to underline Sri Lanka’s confidence in the UN humanitarian support system and our gratitude for the assistance provided in the past in making a token contribution of US$ 10,000 to the CERF next year. I am convinced that this modest amount in some way will flow to victims of disasters in some corner of the world who deserve our assistance. I thank you.
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Friday, 30 November 2012 09:35 |
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“Ambassador Dr Palitha Kohona Congratulates President Abbas of Palestine after Historic UN Vote”  |
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Wednesday, 28 November 2012 18:48 |
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The Sri Lankan Mission to the United Nations in New York Hosts Japanese Tea Ceremony
“A simple cup of tea not only is delicious but is food to one’s soul. The 400 year age old Tea Ceremony is not only tradition to the Japanese but an art form, a meditation, and most importantly a symbol of peace and good will”. On Tuesday the 27th, Ambassador Dr. Kohona and the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the UN in New York, in collaboration with the Universal Peace Federation hosted a beautiful Japanese Tea Ceremony to a group of invited guests. The Event was graced by the Ambassadors of 20 countries. A moment of silent contemplation was observed for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Guests enjoyed Japanese sweets and chocolates, as well as a traditionally prepared cup of delicious warm green tea by tea master Mrs. Fumie Wantanabe and served by ladies in kimono. Hearty laughs erupted among the distinguished gathering as each slurped the tea, as custom demanded. The event ended with a lunch representing both Sri Lankan and Japanese cuisine.
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Wednesday, 28 November 2012 00:00 |
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Sri Lankan Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York at the Bergen Community College
The Asian Heritage Committee of the Bergen Community College invited Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona to speak at their ongoing event “United Nations Ambassador Series”, on the 19th of November. Ambassador Kohona gave the young audience a comprehensive overview of Sri Lanka’s history, cultural trends, economy, trade, tourism, investment, opportunities, and the ongoing engagement with the United Nations. The audience remained captivated by the country’s diversity, perseverance, and impressive development, even after three decades of terrorist brutality. After the event Dr. Kohona visited the Child Development Center, where he played games and read story books for the children. |
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