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Monday, 22 February 2010 |
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Responding to the EU’s decision to temporarily suspend the GSP+ trade concessions to Sri Lanka in 6 months, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo in a statement issued on 16 February 2010 said “Sri Lanka values her longstanding relations with the EU” and “will therefore continue her engagement with the EU in the upcoming 6 months with a view to sensitizing the European side through a constructive dialogue, concerning both the rapid, demonstrable and sustainable progress that has been gained since the end of the conflict situation, as well as the further steps that would be taken in that direction.“ The statement expressed confidence “that the EU and its Member States would, during the process of engagement, pay due attention to the manifold challenges yet faced by Sri Lanka” and was hopeful that this “would result in the timely reversal of the temporary suspension, thereby enabling the people of Sri Lanka to continue to draw on the GSP+ facility for their economic empowerment, including for the post-conflict recovery and rehabilitation of the North and of the East”. Full text of the statement: |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 22 February 2010 )
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Thursday, 11 February 2010 |
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Excellencies, Distinguished members of the Diplomatic Corps and of the UN and other International Organizations, Ladies & gentlemen, I thank you for your presence at this diplomatic briefing. Sri Lanka as a democratic nation is committed to transparency and believes in the importance of always sharing with our friends and partners overseas, the facts and considerations behind any noteworthy development in our country. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 February 2010 )
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Wednesday, 03 February 2010 |
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 The 62nd anniversary of independence we mark today has special significance being the first such celebration of our freedom since the defeat of terrorism in our country last year, and also as it takes place soon after our people have expressed their firm and resounding commitment to democracy.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 February 2010 )
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Wednesday, 03 February 2010 |
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 Freedom is desired by all living beings.
Sri Lanka enriched by Buddhist values, is a nation which gives importance to the freedom of the individual. Inhumane acts of a few in the society violate the freedom of the entire society. The value of freedom is deeply felt when it is lost, more than when it is enjoyed. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 February 2010 )
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Wednesday, 03 February 2010 |
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 Rising from the shackles of colonialism 62 years ago and annihilating an almost three decade long grip of terrorism from our shores eight months ago, we celebrate this anniversary of Independence in 2010, with a great sense of oneness and pride. Nearly half of our country’s contemporary independent history has witnessed a struggle against the brutal forces of terrorism which sought to tear asunder the very sovereignty of our great nation gained by our forefathers.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 February 2010 )
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