Govt initiates dialogue with its diplomats
Irangika RANGE
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Minister Prof G L Pieris
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The Government has initiated a program to improve relations with
diplomatic and consular missions abroad through a comprehensive
dialogue.
It is necessary to galvanize our resources especially Sri Lankan
employees in foreign countries for the development and maintenance of
accountability in collaboration with diplomatic missions abroad,
External Affairs Minister Prof G L Pieris said.
The Minister made these remarks during a program of Christmas Carols
organized by the External Affairs Ministry at its premises in Colombo
yesterday.
I have summoned foreign representatives to engage more closely with
countries in forging ties and conducting dialogues, he said.
We constantly apprise foreign countries about the latest
developments in Sri Lanka, he said.
The Minister said that the true spirit of Christmas was to pay
attention to the needs and aspirations of the poor in the country.
Christmas is the time to cherish peace and goodwill and to be
plenteous in mercy, he said.
It is also time to reflect on values, affections and traditions of
the people.
We are celebrating Christmas this year after ending a 30 year war
that threatened the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the
country. The Government united the country under a single national flag
and embarked on an ambitious program to ensure democracy throughout the
country, bringing a new political vision that seeks both Development and
Reconciliation to build a new Sri Lankan nation.
Now the time has come for all of us to get together and renew our
faith and rebuild our alliances to face the challenge of this millennium
together, Prof. Pieris said. A new era was dawning upon Sri Lanka. The
era that affirms the identity of the Sri Lankan nation, built on the
very cornerstones of three major spheres, politics, social standards and
economy has already been set in motion in conformity with a
well-structured administrative network that rules this country.
Our national pride must be preserved and elevated in the
international arena. Therefore, it was necessary for all of us to work
in collaboration and collectively endevour to achieve the future goals,
he said. |