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A media release datelined November 19 under the hand of Presidential Media Unit Director General says "President Chandrika Kumaratunga had directed her Secretary, the three Armed Forces and the Police to formulate a novel system of ceremonials to welcome the new President.

"Consequently it was planned to accord the newly elected President a ceremonial welcome with a guard of honour and a twenty-one gun salute. A farewell ceremony for the outgoing President and Commander-in-Chief was also devised and was due to be held after the installation of the new President.

"In accordance with Mr. Mahinda Rajapakse's request President Kumaratunga directed the relevant authorities to arrange for the planned ceremonial welcome within a short period of one day.

"The farewell ceremony to President Chandrika Kumaratunga and the handing over of the Presidency, along with a report of the work done during her Presidency will be held on November 23.

President Kumaratunga wishes that this would create a new tradition for a smooth transition of the Presidency with dignity for all future incumbents of this office".

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