Committed to strengthen voice of G15 on international stage, says new Chairman

President Mahinda Rajapaksa accepting the Chairmanship of G 15 said: "In taking over the Chair, I commit to continue to further strengthen the voice of our Group on the international stage. I have every confidence that in this task, Sri Lanka would receive the fullest co-operation and support of all Members of the Group.

"The strong unity this Group has always projected, complemented by its rich diversity, will go a long way towards contributing to the achievement of its objectives."