Panel report was meant to gather information for Ban's own views
- External Affairs Minister
The position of the Government of Sri Lanka on
matters connected with the report submitted by the United Nations
Secretary General's panel is very clear. This position has been
articulated to the diplomatic corps in Colombo as well as to the
local and international media.
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Sambandan’s triumphalism
I was reminded then of my efforts, as Head of
the Peace Secretariat, to meet Sambandan, as discussed with the
President, shortly after the defeat of the LTTE. Sambandan, while
never refusing outright, kept saying he was too busy, because he had
to meet with several foreign dignitaries. Clearly, he felt that
peace was better achieved by requesting foreign pressure rather than
by discussions with mandated Sri Lankans.
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Actions speak louder than words
Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened,
but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a
clock during a thunderstorm - Robert Louis Stevenson Several e-mails
I received following the recent Japanese turmoil carried pictures of
the disaster zones. A particular story of a 9-year-old boy, who lost
his parents and queuing up in a long food line, was fascinating. A
Policeman approaching the boy had offered part of his food ration
saying: “When it comes to your turn, they might run out of food. So
here’s my portion. I already ate. Why don’t you eat it?”
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