DOCSLIB.ORG

PRESS RELEASE Parliament of the European Union Can Help the Efforts of Sri Lanka in Rebuilding the Country, Says the Deputy Spea

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
PRESS RELEASE Parliament of the European Union Can Help the Efforts of Sri Lanka in Rebuilding the Country, Says the Deputy Spea THE EMBASSY OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA TO BELGIUM, LUXEMBOURG AND THE EUROPEAN UNION 27, RUE JULES LEJEUNE, 1050 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM TEL: (0032.2) 344 53 94. (0032.2) 344 55 85 FAX: (0032.2) 344 67 37 E-MAIL: [email protected] PRESS RELEASE Parliament of the European Union can help the Efforts of Sri Lanka in Rebuilding the Country, says the Deputy Speaker of Sri Lanka Parliament At the invitation extended by the Delegation for Relations with the Countries of South Asia (DSAS) of the European Parliament, a cross party delegation from Sri Lanka led by Hon. Chandima Weerakkody, MP, Deputy Speaker and comprising Hon. Muthu Sivalingam, MP, Deputy Minister of Economic Development representing the Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC), Hon. Sudath Neranjan Wickremasinghe, MP, of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), Hon. Eran Wickramaratne, MP, of the United National Party (UNP), Hon. Sunil Handunneththi, MP, of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) visited the European Parliament in Brussels. During their five-days official visit from 27-31 May, the delegation also held a wide range of discussions with the elected members of the European Parliament and officials of other key EU institutions. The Head of Mission to the European Union, Ambassador P.M. Amza and the officials of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brussels as well as Mr. Neil Iddawala, Deputy Secretary General of Parliament associated with the delegation during their meetings. On Wednesday 29th May, the Deputy Speaker and his delegation attended the South Asia Delegation meeting of the EU Parliament that was dedicated to engage with the visiting Sri Lankan Parliamentary Group. Addressing the elected members of the South Asia Delegation of the European Parliament, officials and diplomatic representatives of the South Asian countries, the Deputy Speaker said that, their visit is taking place as an exchange to the two previous visits undertaken by the South Asia Delegation to Sri Lanka in 2011 and 2012 respectively, and also as a part of the ongoing dialogue between the two law-making bodies, as well as between Sri Lanka and the European Union. He explained in detail the post conflict developments in Sri Lanka during the last four years, which has shown remarkable strides in resettlement of over 290,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), demining, reconstructing the war torn North and the East as well as in rehabilitating the former combatants and in implementation of the language policy. He also thanked the European Union for the humanitarian and development assistance rendered to Sri Lanka. The members of the Sri Lanka delegation also added their views and engaged in an open dialogue on a variety of issues of mutual interest and concern. The Deputy Speaker, while thanking Ms. Jean Lambert, MEP, the Chair of the South Asia Delegation for their invitation to the Sri Lankan Parliament to visit the EU Parliament said, Sri Lanka in principle welcomes the proposed visit to Sri Lanka by a similar cross-party delegation from the South Asia Delegation of the European Parliament this year. The Sri Lanka Parliamentary delegation on Tuesday 28th May had a fruitful discussion on a wide range of issues with the "Friends of Sri Lanka Group in the EU Parliament", hosted by Mr. Geoffrey Van Orden, MEP, the Chair of the Group. The delegation shared their views candidly on recent developments in the country on human rights, rule of law, and governance. The Chair of the Friends Group said it is their wish that the Commonwealth Heads of State and Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be a success and that it would help in projecting the country in correct perspective. The delegation also had bilateral meetings with Mr. Oldrich Viasak, MEP and Vice President of the European Parliament, Mr. Elmar Brock, MEP, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) of the EU Parliament, and also with Mr. Robert Sturdy, MEP and the Vice Chair of the International Trade Committee (INTA) & the President of the EU-Sri Lanka Business Council. The Sri Lanka Parliamentary delegation on Monday 27th May, had a cordial meeting with Ms. Miichele Coninsx, the President of the EUROJUST, an institution based in The Hague. It comprises legal experts including prosecutors, magistrates, police officers from the national legal authorities of each of the 27 EU Countries, and is extending judicial cooperation among the Member States in combating trans-border crimes including countering terrorism. During their visit to Luxembourg on the 30th May, the delegation learnt about the work of the judicial arm of the European Union- the European Court of Justice (ECJ), and its contribution in redressing legal disputes and grievances arising out of the decisions of the European Union and its legislations. They paid a courtesy call on Hon. Koen Lenaerts, Vice-President and the Deputy Chief Justice of the ECJ. They also had an engagement with the European Investment Bank officials discussing matters of mutual interest in the field of investment and finances. On the last day of their official visit on Friday 31st May, the Deputy Speaker and his delegation visited the Federal Parliament of the Kingdom of Belgium and was warmly received by Hon. Andre Flahaut, the President of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives, of the Federal Parliament. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Belgium. The delegation from Sri Lanka Parliament on the evening of 26th May, graced the Vesak Day celebrations hosted by the Embassy of Sri Lanka at the Sri Lanka Residence and met with the Sri Lankan community living in Belgium and Luxembourg attending the ceremony. Embassy of Sri Lanka Brussels 31st May 2013 .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Voting Details Total Voting Results
    Voting Details Meeting: PARLIAMENT SESSION WITH VOTING Agenda name: Vote name: VOTING RESULTS Vote subject: Voting Results Vote start: 5/04/2019 6:02:50 PM Vote stop: 5/04/2019 6:05:07 PM Total Voting Results Participants: Present 193 Votes: Yes 119 No 74 Abstain 0 Individual Voting Results OPPOSITION SIDE O 002. Sumedha G. Jayasena No O 003. W.D.J. Senewiratne No O 004. S.B. Dissanayake No O 005. Dinesh Gunawardana No O 007. Chamal Rajapaksa No O 008. Mahinda Rajapaksa No O 011. Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi No O 013. Wimal Weerawansa No O 015. A.D. Susil Premajayantha No O 016. Gamini Lokuge No O 018. Mavai S. Senathirajah Yes O 019. Anura Dissanayake No O 022. Anura Priyadharshana Yapa No O 023. Bandula Gunawardana No O 026. Janaka Bandara Tennakoon No O 027. C.B. Ratnayake No O 028. Muthu Sivalingam Yes O 029. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena No O 030. Dilan Perera No O 031. Keheliya Rambukwella No O 032. Kumara Welgama No O 033. Dullas Alahapperuma No O 034. Johnston Fernando No O 036. T.B. Ekanayake No O 037. Dharmalingam Sithadthan Yes O 039. Nihal Galappaththi No O 040. Vijitha Herath No O 041. S.M. Chandrasena No O 042. Mahindananda Aluthgamage No O 044. Piyankara Jayaratne No O 045. Vasudeva Nanayakkara No O 046. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene No O 048. Rohitha Abeygunawardana No O 050. Chandima Weerakkody No O 053. Udaya Prabhath Gammanpila No O 054. Susantha Punchinilame No O 057. K. Thurairetnasingam Yes O 058. Seeniththamby Yoheswaran Yes O 059.
    [Show full text]
  • Sandesh May-April 2013
    Newsletter of the High Commission of India, Colombo 2013 APRIL - JUNE th 150 birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda A postal stamp commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda was released by the Philatelic Bureau of Sri Lanka. C O N T E N T S VISITS Visit of High Commissioner to Central Province 17 Visit of Prime Minister to Germany 03 Farewell calls on Most Venerable Mahanayake Theros by the High Commissioner of India 18 High Commissioner's meeting with Hon. Governor of Northern Province 19 India will never hurt Sri Lanka's interests - Outgoing Indian HC Visit of Prime Minister to Japan and (Lead Story - Sunday Observer) 20 Thailand 04 High Commissioner, H.E. Ashok K. Kantha's Interview in the Sunday BILATERAL BEAT Observer of 12 May 2013 20 Project Steering Committee reviews High Commissioner, the Housing Project 05 H.E. Ashok K. Kantha's Interview in Veerakesari 22 Visit of a Monitoring Committee to Evaluate the Progress of Ongoing High Commissioner's farewell reception 26 Indian Development Projects In Sri Lanka 05 High Commissioner's farewell Visit of three ships of the Indian interaction with friends from media 27 Navy's First Training Squadron to Sri Lanka 06 Bidding adieu 28 FAREWELL TO Laying of Foundation Stone of the H.E. Ashok K. Kantha says goodbye 29 Mahatma Gandhi International Centre at Matale 07 Visit of Zahira College delegation The outgoing High Commissioner to India 30 Commissioning of Plant and Machinery . Ashok K. Kantha Supplied Under Indian Assistance at the Launch of Sinhala Translations of Mr 16 Fishnet Factory - Northsea Limited, books on the ideals of Swami Gurunagar, Jaffna 09 Vivekananda 30 Completion of Dredging Operation Gurudev Tagore Remembered- Launch at KKS Harbour 10 of a Publication 32 Inauguration of Medawachchiya - Performance of Odissi Dance by Madhu Road reconstructed railway Alpana Nayak 33 track built by IRCON International Ltd.
    [Show full text]
  • Minutes of Parliament Present
    (Eighth Parliament - Second Session ) No . 3 . ] MINUTES OF PARLIAMENT Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 10.30 a.m. PRESENT ::: Hon. Karu Jayasuriya, Speaker Hon. Selvam Adaikkalanathan, Deputy Chairperson of Committees Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister and Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Hon. Wajira Abeywardana, Minister of Home Affairs Hon. John Amaratunga, Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture Hon. Gayantha Karunatileka, Minister of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms and Chief Government Whip Hon. Lakshman Kiriella, Minister of Public Enterprise & Kandy City Development and Leader of the House of Parliament Hon. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera, Minister of Buddhasasana Hon. (Mrs.) Chandrani Bandara, Minister of Women and Child Affairs Hon. Sagala Ratnayaka, Minister of Youth Affairs, Project Management and Southern Development Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Hon. Malik Samarawickrama, Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Hon. Ravindra Samaraweera, Minister of Labour & Trade Union Relations Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe, Minister of Ports and Shipping Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Minister of City Planning and Water Supply Hon. Abdul Haleem, Minister of Post, Postal Services and Muslim Religious Affairs Hon. Wasantha Aluwihare, State Minister of Agriculture Hon. Piyasena Gamage, State Minister of Youth Affairs, Project Management and Southern Development Hon. Weerakumara Dissanayake, State Minister of Mahaweli Development ( 2 ) M. No. 3 Hon. Ajith P. Perera, State Minister of Power and Renewable Energy Hon. Niroshan Perera, State Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Hon. A. D. Premadasa, State Minister of Plantation Industries Hon. (Mrs.) Vijayakala Maheswaran, State Minister of Child Affairs Hon. V. S.
    [Show full text]
  • Slpp Victory Drowning in Losses Due to Delay
    NEW CHAPTER DELAY IN ECT TERMINAL PLANNING OPENS WITH GOVT. SLPP VICTORY DROWNING IN LOSSES DUE TO DELAY RS. 70.00 PAGES 64 / SECTIONS 6 VOL. 02 – NO. 46 SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2020 NO HAPPY NO MAJOR HOURS AT THE PAYPAL SPORTS BAR PROGRESS »SEE PAGES 8 & 9 »SEE PAGE 2 »SEE BUSINESS PAGE 1 »SEE PAGE 5 For verified information on the GENERAL PREVENTIVE GUIDELINES COVID-19 LOCAL CASES COVID-19 CASES coronavirus (Covid-19) contact any of the IN THE WORLD following authorities ACTIVE CASES TOTAL CASES 1999 TOTAL CASES Health Promotion Bureau 2,839 Suwasariya Quarantine Unit 0112 112 705 19,308,441 Ambulance Service Epidemiology Unit 0112 695 112 DEATHS RECOVERED Govt. coronavirus hotline 0113071073 Wash hands with soap Wear a commercially Maintain a minimum Use gloves when shopping, Use traditional Sri Lankan Always wear a mask, avoid DEATHS RECOVERD 1990 for 40-60 seconds, or rub available mask/cloth mask distance of 1 metre using public transport, etc. greeting at all times crowded vehicles, maintain PRESIDENTIAL SPECIAL TASK FORCE FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES hands with alcohol-based or a surgical mask if showing from others, especially in and discard into a lidded instead of handshaking, distance, and wash hands 11 2,541 718,592 12,397,744 Telephone 0114354854, 0114733600 Fax 0112333066, 0114354882 handrub for 20-30 seconds respiratory symptoms public places bin lined with a bag hugging, and/or kissing before and after travelling 287 Hotline 0113456200-4 Email [email protected] THE ABOVE STATISTICS ARE CONFIRMED UP UNTIL 8.00 P.M. ON 07 AUGUST 2020 RanilBY OUR POLITICAL COLUMNIST A togroup of party seniors met at remainthe on the new leader, Wickremesinghe will Wijewardene, and Sagala Ratnayaka.
    [Show full text]
  • Minutes of Parliament Present
    (Eighth Parliament - Second Session) No. 20. ] MINUTES OF PARLIAMENT Friday, July 06, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. PRESENT : Hon. Karu Jayasuriya, Speaker Hon. J. M. Ananda Kumarasiri, Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees Hon. Selvam Adaikkalanathan, Deputy Chairperson of Committees Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister and Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Hon. Wajira Abeywardana, Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture Hon. Gayantha Karunatileka, Minister of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms and Chief Government Whip Hon. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, Minister of Education Hon. Daya Gamage, Minister of Social Welfare and Primary Industries Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry and Commerce Hon. Faiszer Musthapha, Minister of Provincial Councils, Local Government and Sports Hon. (Dr.) Rajitha Senaratne, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Minister of City Planning and Water Supply Hon. Abdul Haleem, Minister of Post, Postal Services and Muslim Religious Affairs Hon. P. Harrison, Minister of Social Empowerment Hon. Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, Minister of Sustainable Development,Wildlife and Regional Development Hon. Ranjith Aluvihare, State Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs Hon. Wasantha Aluwihare, State Minister of Agriculture Hon. Piyasena Gamage, State Minister of Youth Affairs, Project Management and Southern Development ( 2 ) M. No. 20 Hon. Lucky Jayawardana, State Minister of Hill Country New Villages, Infrastructure and Community Development Hon. (Dr.) Harsha De Silva, State Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Hon. Ajith P. Perera, State Minister of Power and Renewable Energy Hon. Niroshan Perera, State Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Hon.
    [Show full text]
  • Select Committee Report
    PARLIAMENTARY SERIES NO. 281 OF The Seventh Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (First Session) REPORT OF SELECT COMMITTEE OF PARLIAMENT TO DISCUSS THE HEADS OF EXPENDITURE OF MINISTRIES SELECTED FROM THE BUDGET ESTIMATES OF 2014 Presented by Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva Chairman of the Committee Ordered by the Parliament of Sri Lanka to be printed on 14 December 2013 PRINTED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT PRINTING, SRI LANKA TO BE PURCHASED AT THE GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS BUREAU, COLOMBO Select Committee to discuss the Heads of Expenditure of Ministries selected from the Budget Estimates of 2014 Committee: Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva (Chairman) Hon. W. D. J. Senewiratne Hon. (Dr.) Sarath Amunugama Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena Hon. Rauf Hakeem Hon. Athauda Seneviratne Hon. Chandrasiri Gajadeera Hon. Muthu Sivalingam Hon. Lasantha Alagiyawanna Hon. M. Joseph Michael Perera Hon. John Amaratunga Hon. Sunil Handunnetti Hon. Suresh K. Premachandran Hon. Pon. Selvarasa Hon. R. Yogarajan Hon. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam Hon. Silvastrie Alantin Hon. (Dr.) Harsha De Silva Hon. (Dr.) (Mrs.) Sudarshini Fernandopulle Hon. (Mrs.) Rosy Senanayake Hon. Hunais Farook ( 2 ) REPORT The following motion moved by the Leader of the House of Parliament on 22 November 2013 was approved by the House. The Leader of the House of Parliament,— Select Committee of Parliament to discuss the Heads of Expenditure of the Ministries selected from the Budget Estimates of the year 2014,— Whereas the period of time allocated to the Committee stage programme
    [Show full text]
  • Minutes of Parliament Present
    (Eighth Parliament - Second Session) No. 32 ] MINUTES OF PARLIAMENT Wednesday, September 05, 2018 at 1.00 p.m. PRESENT : Hon. Karu Jayasuriya, Speaker Hon. J. M. Ananda Kumarasiri, Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees Hon. Selvam Adaikkalanathan, Deputy Chairperson of Committees Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister and Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Hon. (Mrs.) Thalatha Atukorale, Minister of Justice & Prison Reforms Hon. Wajira Abeywardana, Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Gayantha Karunatileka, Minister of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms and Chief Government Whip Hon. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, Minister of Education Hon. Lakshman Kiriella, Minister of Public Enterprise & Kandy City Development and Leader of the House of Parliament Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Palany Thigambaram, Minister of Hill Country New Villages, Infrastructure and Community Development Hon. Navin Dissanayake, Minister of Plantation Industries Hon. S. B. Nawinne, Minister of Internal Affairs & Wayamba Development Hon. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera, Minister of Buddhasasana Hon. Harin Fernando, Minister of Telecommunication, Digital Infrastructure and Foreign Employment Hon. R. M. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Minister of Public Administration & Management and Law & Order Hon. (Mrs.) Chandrani Bandara, Minister of Women and Child Affairs Hon. Tilak Marapana, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Arjuna Ranatunga, Minister of Petroleum Resources Development ( 2 ) M. No. 32 Hon. Malik Samarawickrama, Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Hon. D. M. Swaminathan, Minister of Resettlement, Rehabilitation, Northern Development & Hindu Religious Affairs Hon. Kabir Hashim, Minister of Highways & Road Development Hon. J. C. Alawathuwala, State Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Ranjith Aluvihare, State Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs Hon.
    [Show full text]
  • Minutes of Parliament Present
    (Eighth Parliament - Second Session) No. 28. ] MINUTES OF PARLIAMENT Friday, August 10, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. PRESENT : Hon. Karu Jayasuriya, Speaker Hon. J. M. Ananda Kumarasiri, Deputy Speaker and the Chair of Committees Hon. Selvam Adaikkalanathan, Deputy Chairperson of Committees Hon. Wajira Abeywardana, Minister of Home Affairs Hon. (Dr.) Sarath Amunugama, Minister of Science, Technology, Research, Skills Development & Vocational Training and Kandyan Heritage Hon. Gayantha Karunatileka, Minister of Lands and Parliamentary Reforms and Chief Government Whip Hon. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, Minister of Education Hon. Lakshman Kiriella, Minister of Public Enterprise & Kandy City Development and Leader of the House of Parliament Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Hon. Palany Thigambaram, Minister of Hill Country New Villages, Infrastructure and Community Development Hon. Tilak Marapana, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Hon. (Dr.) Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, Minister of Higher Education & Cultural Affairs Hon. (Dr.) Rajitha Senaratne, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Hon. J. C. Alawathuwala, State Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Ranjith Aluvihare, State Minister of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs Hon. Wasantha Aluwihare, State Minister of Agriculture Hon. Lucky Jayawardana, State Minister of City Planning and Water Supply Hon. (Dr.) Harsha De Silva, State Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Hon. Ajith P. Perera, State Minister of Power and Renewable Energy ( 2 ) M. No. 28 Hon. Niroshan Perera, State Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Hon. (Mrs.) Sriyani Wijewickrama, State Minister of Provincial Councils, Local Government and Sports Hon. Dilip Wedaarachchi, State Minister of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Development and Rural Economic Affairs Hon.
    [Show full text]
  • Parliamentary Series First Report
    Parliamentary Series No. 11 of THE SIXTH PARLIAMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA (Fourth Session) First Report From The Committee on Public Enterprises Presented by Hon. W D J Senewiratne Chairman of the Committee on 19 August 2009 i MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ENTERPRISES for the Fourth Session of the Sixth Parliament 1. Hon. W. D. J. Seneviratne (Chairman) 2. Hon. (Mrs.) Pavithra Devi Wanniarachchi 3. Hon. A. D. Susil Premajayantha 4. Hon. Hemakumara Nanayakkara 5. Hon. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena 6. Hon. Chandrasiri Gajadeera 7. Hon. A. P. Jagath Pushpakumara 8. Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera 9. Hon. (Dr.) Mervyn Silva 10. Hon. Mahindananda Aluthgamage 11. Hon. Navin Dissanayake 12. Hon. Lasantha Alagiyawanna 13. Hon. Piyasiri Wijenayake 14. Hon. Muthu Sivalingam 15. Hon. Hussain Ahamed Bhaila 16. Hon. (Mrs.) Renuka Herath 17. Hon. John Amaratunga 18. Hon. Mangala Samaraweera 19. Hon. Lakshman Kiriella 20. Hon. Ravi Karunanayake 21. Hon. Anura Dissanayake 22. Hon. K. D. Lalkantha 23. Hon. (Dr.) Jayalath Jayawardana 24. Hon. Kabir Hashim 25. Hon. Bimal Ratnayake 26. Hon. Sunil Handunnetti 27. Hon. Faizal Cassim 28. Hon. M. T. Hassan Ali 29. Hon. Mavai S. Senathirajah 30. Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara 31. Hon. Senathirajah Jeyanandamoorthy 32. Hon. (Ven.) Athuraliye Rathana Thero 33. Hon. Basil Rohana Rajapaksa - ii - MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ENTERPRISES for the Third Session of the Sixth Parliament 1. Hon. W.D.J. Senewiratne (appointed as Chairman on 23.07.2008) 2. Hon. (Mrs.) Pavitra Devi Wanniarachchi (appointed on 17.03.2009) 3. Hon. Anura Priyadharshana Yapa (resigned on 12.09.2008) 4.
    [Show full text]
  • CPA DPSG Report
    War, Peace and Governance in Sri Lanka Overview and Trends 2006 The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) is an independent, non-partisan organization that focuses primarily on issues of governance and conflict resolution. Formed in 1996 in the firm belief that the vital contribution of civil society to the public policy debate is in need of strengthening, CPA is committed to programmes of research and advocacy through which public policy is critiqued, alternatives identified and disseminated. The report is based on monitoring and research conducted by the five units of the CPA. The economic chapter is compiled by Dr. Muthukrishna Sarvananthan of the Point Pedro Institute for Development. Address: 24/2 28th Lane, off Flower Road Colombo 7 Telephone: +94 (11) 2565304/5/6 Fax: +94 (11) 4714460 Web www.cpalanka.org Centre for Policy Alternatives Table of Contents Overview and Trends: 2006 - 2007 1 Introduction 1 The Rajapaksa Presidency 2 The LTTE 3 The International Community 4 Conclusion 5 Peace Process 6 Introduction 6 The success and failure of Peace Talks 6 Peace Process under siege 7 A crisis of violence 8 The shifting balance of power 9 International Community 10 Strategic advantages of a ‘No official war, no peace’ 11 Political outlook 13 Introduction 13 Strengthening of the President’s position 13 Consolidation of power through peace 14 The political rewards of militarism 15 A broad coalition and a weakened opposition 16 Governance 19 Introduction 19 The crisis around the Constitutional Council and the 17th Amendment to the Constitution
    [Show full text]
  • Report Sri Lankan Parliament Select Committee on Natural Disasters
    Report Sri Lankan Parliament Select Committee on Natural Disasters Report of Sri Lankan Parliament Select Committee on Natural Disasters The Sri Lankan Parliament Select Committee to Recommend Steps to Minimize the Damages from Natural Disasters The Mandate When the tsunami hit people in Sri Lanka were not ready. In the light of the fact that the people of Sri Lanka were not prepared to face an event of this nature and the unpredictable and destructive nature of the tsunami event, on a motion moved in Parliament on 10.02.2005 the Parliament Select Committee consisting of 21 members from all political parties represented in Parliament was appointed with a mandate to: ‘Investigate whether there was a lack of preparedness to meet an emergency of the nature of the Tsunami that struck Sri Lanka on 26th December, 2004 and to recommend what steps should be taken to ensure that an early warning system be put in place and what other steps should be taken to minimize the damage caused by similar natural disaster’. By unanimous choice of Parliament, Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe, Chief opposition Whip of Parliament was appointed the Chairman of the Committee and the committee commenced its proceedings on February 11, 2005 and had 28 sittings up to the date of submitting this Report. The Committee heard the evidence of relevant personnel, went on field visits and participated in several local and foreign study tours. Members of the Committee: Chairman Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe, MP Chief Opposition Whip Other Members Hon. (Mrs.) Ferial Ismail Ashraff, MP Minister of Housing and Construction Industry, Eastern Province Education and Irrigation Development Hon.
    [Show full text]
  • Parliament Series No. 119 the COMMITTEE on PUBLIC PETITIONS Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe, M.P
    Eighth Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Parliament Series No. 119 SIXTH REPORT of THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PETITIONS Submitted under the Standing Order No. 128(5) of Parliament of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka [For the Period from 01.01.2013 to 26.06.2015 of the First Session of the Seventh Parliament and from 01.09.2015 to 31.08.2016 of the First Session of the Eighth Parliament ] Presented by Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe, M.P. Chairman of the Committee on Public Petitions Ordered by the Parliament to be printed on 29th day of November, 2016. CONTENTS 1. Committee on Public Petitions of Parliament 1 2. Beginning and Evolution of the Committee on Public Petitions 1 3. Composition of the Committee on Public Petitions 2 4. Powers of the Committee on Public Petitions 4 5. Presentation of Petitions in Parliament by Hon. Members of 5 Parliament 6. Role of the Committee on Public Petitions 5 7. Chairpersons and Competent Officers of Committee on Public 7 Petitions at Service since 1981 8. Activities of the Committee on Public Petitions during the 10 Seventh Parliament from 01.01.2013 to 26.06.2015 9. Activities of the Committee on Public Petitions from 10 26.06.2015 to 01.09.2015 10. Policy Decisions taken by the Committee on Public Petitions 11 11. A Review of the Targets Set in the 5th Report of the Committee 12 on Public Petitions 12. Targets and Recommendations of the Committee on Public 13 Petitions of the Seventh Parliament 13. Actions to be taken by the Eighth Parliament to achieve the 14 above targets of the Seventh Parliament 14.
    [Show full text]