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Sri Lanka awaits to welcome you - President tells CHOGM leaders

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My country and my people who are experiencing economic revival, peace and tranquility throughout the country after many decades look forward to welcoming all of you to Colombo in 2013 President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.

Addressing the concluding session of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth today President Rajapaksa said that CHOGM comes to Asia after 22 years, last being in Malaysia. "I have no doubt that all my Asian colleagues will, in 2013, join me and the people of Sri Lanka in welcoming you to our region, which is home to over two thirds of the population of the Commonwealth, to deliberate on all issues in which we are collectively interested", he said.

Deepavali provides opportunity for greater understanding and harmony among communities - President

Mr.president_img In Sri Lanka today, Deepavali and its light of hope provide the opportunity for greater understanding among communities, increased harmony among peoples and the shedding of differences that have kept people apart for a long period, says President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his Deepavali Message.

“Victory of good over evil, the shedding of light over darkness and the triumph of knowledge over ignorance are the eternal quest of humankind. Deepavali, known as the Festival of Light is the expression of the spiritual richness of people as it marks the progress made in the constant struggle for a better life with all the above achievements, in keeping with the great spiritual values of Hindus”, he further adds.

Interactive Session with Hon. Vasudeava Nanayakara

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Empathy of outlook, objectivity of judgment is Sri Lanka’s expectation from the west –Prof. Peiris in address to leading think tank in France

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Sri Lanka, a proud and accomplished nation, has the courage of its convictions, and is prepared to engage with the world in respect of all aspects of its current experience, Professor G.L.Peiris, Minister of External Affairs, said in Paris just before his meeting with Alain Juppé, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the French Republic.

C'wealth offers to help in SL's reconciliation efforts

The Commonwealth has offered its good offices to help the Sri Lankan government in the reconciliation process in the country following the end of a three-decade ethnic conflict in May 2009.

Progress of National Action Plan on HR to UNHCR

The government yesterday(October 06) announced that a new National Action Plan approved by the Cabinet for the protection and promotion of Human Rights would assist to achieve reconciliation among the communities while not allowing the terrorism to resurface.

Interactive Session on “Securing Peace in Sri Lanka”

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Dr. SinhaRaja Tammita - Delgoda, an independent Researcher and Academic who was at the war front, was invited for an interactive session entitled “Securing Peace in Sri Lanka” with the participation of Senior Officials of the Canadian Government, Academics, Journalists and some members of the Sri Lankan Diaspora at the High Commissioner’s residence on September 22, 2011.

The might of powerful nations cannot prevail against justice and fair play – President at UNGA

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“Deeply mindful that the battle for peace I every bit as important and difficult as the struggle against terror”

High Commissioner Chitranganee Wagiswara calls on the Canadian Foreign Minister

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High Commissioner Chitranganee Wagiswara called on the Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird on 14th September 2011 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.