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SAARC leaders bid farewell to President Kumaratunga
Monday, 14 November 2005 - 1:58 AM SL Time
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The twice-postponed SAARC summit held in Dhaka was the swan song for President Chandrika Kumaratunga who has been a key figure in the region for more than half the period of SAARC`s existence. The other six leaders used the occasion to bid fond farewells to the charismatic Sri Lankan leader.
The summit of the seven South Asian leaders finally got under way at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka Saturday morning. The senior-most leader Maldivian President Abdul Gayoom in his address said `this Summit is the last one where we can call upon the wisdom of President Chandrika Kumaratunga` and wished her on behalf of the people and the Government of Maldives `continued good health and success in all her future endeavours`.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said `Our organization has greatly benefited from President Kumaratunga`s wisdom and sagacity over the years. We shall miss her wise counsel and inspiring leadership`. He added. `We wish her every success in her future endeavours in the service of her country and SAARC`
Prime Minster Begum Khaleda Zia hosted a State Banquet in honour of the visiting Heads of States and Governments on Saturday night. In her banquet speech she paid a glowing tribute to President Kumaratunga. Premier Khaleda Zia sounded emotional when she said she and the people of Bangladesh had a special affection for President Kumaratunga and that her enigmatic leadership will be missed by the entire South Asian region. Her speech was interrupted by a spontaneous standing ovation, President Kumaratunga could only look on in acknowledgment with her characteristic smile.
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh proposed the vote of thanks at the State Banquet. Dr. Singh paid his and India`s eloquent tribute and said Kumaratunga will be remembered for her prudence, consistency and her sincere efforts to bring a lasting and dignified peace to her country.
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Pera
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14 Nov 2005 02:18:24 GMT Report for Abuse
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We too.
Whoever wins on the 17th, CBK is gone forever. If Ranil wins, CBK will be changing places with SB at Welikada.
Thank God (though I do not believe in God)
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radaw
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14 Nov 2005 07:25:53 GMT Report for Abuse
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| If Mahinda wins he is going to spit on CBK for sure. |
tsunami2004
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14 Nov 2005 14:41:12 GMT Report for Abuse
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Since 1994 SriLanka has nothing achieved under CBK.Much ado about Nothing
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