5.8.2008
Sri
Lanka President thanks the people of the Country, Police,
and the Armed services personnel for the success of the
recently held 15th SAARC Summit, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
President
Mahinda Rajapaksa in his message said, "My thanks
are also due to all sections of the Media for the extensive
coverage they gave to the preparations for the Summit
and its proceedings."
He
further pointed out, "The general public too deserves
special thanks for the manner in which they bore some
of the inevitable inconveniences and cooperated in the
implementing of special traffic arrangements, security
checks and other moves that were necessary to ensure the
success of the Summit."
The
full text of President Mahinda Rajapaksa is given below:
"I
am pleased to send this message of thanks to all those
who contributed to the successful conclusion of the 15th
SAARC Summit in Colombo.
"I
am aware that arrangements for the SAARC Summit involved
the participation of many government agencies and of the
private sector institutions and individuals, who shared
their skills and expertise in the organizing of events
and activities directly related to the Summit and the
co-events of SAARC.
"A
special word of thanks is due to all members of the Sri
Lanka Police and the Armed Services for the excellent
security arrangements made which from the outset gave
the confidence to all that the safety of the visiting
Heads of State and Government and other delegates, our
own national leaders, and the general public will be ensured.
"The
services of those from every rank in the many branches
of state administration, who contributed in myriad ways
towards the smooth planning and conduct of the Summit,
deserve special recognition for the manner in which they
showed the administrative capability of the country.
"My
thanks are also due to all sections of the Media for the
extensive coverage they gave to the preparations for the
Summit and its proceedings.
"The
general public too deserves special thanks for the manner
in which they bore some of the inevitable inconveniences
and cooperated in the implementing of special traffic
arrangements, security checks and other moves that were
necessary to ensure the success of the Summit.
It
is my view that in all, the selfless contributions made
by all these sections and numerous other institutions
and individuals too, have helped immensely in doing Sri
Lanka proud in the eyes of the world, for which my Government
and I remain grateful."
Courtesy - Asian
Tribune