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| Wednesday, 24 September 2003 |
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From Chatura Vidyaratne in New York The 58th Conference of the United Nations General Assembly where the leaders of 191 countries are participating commenced in New York last morning, September 23 (8.30 p.m. Sri Lankan Time) under tight security. Heavy rains and strong winds prevailed throughout New York. The inaugural session was chaired by UN General Secretary Kofi Annan while US President George Bush delivered the keynote address. The Heads of States of Brazil, Peru and France addressed the General Assembly before President Bush. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who is scheduled to address the assembly on September 26 (Friday) at 9.00 p.m. Sri Lankan time, is expected to highlight the peace endeavour in Sri Lanka to end the ethnic conflict which has devastated the country during the past two decades. High security measures were seen in place right round the venue of the General Assembly including the lagoon belt behind the UN Headquarters. There were traffic restrictions imposed from time to time throughout the last few days with police, security and intelligence personnel patrolling the area round the clock. |
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