International Buddhist Conference: One of the main events of the Buddha Jayanthi celebrations in the country – President

August 11, 2006 - 10.45 GMT]

 

President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his speech for the International Buddhist Conference held in Pallekele, Kandy today, said that this conference stood out as one of the main events of the 2550th Sambuddha Jayanthi celebrations in our country.

Mr. Premasiri told the media after swearing in, he had decided to support the President as he appreciated President Rajapaksa’s dedication to solving the ethnic and economic problems of the country. He said his aim was not to be bound by any political agenda, but to work towards developing the country.

MP Premasiri representing the SLFP was the Mayor of Galle from 1997-2001 and from 2001-2004 represented the UNP as the Mayor of Galle. From 2004 as a member of the UNP he was the District MP for Galle and the Chief Organizer of Habaraduwa.

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