18th Special program
[March 16 2013]



<P>* Arrival of President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa at 10 a.m.
<P>* The hoisting of the National Flag by the President
<P>* The unveiling of the plaque and the official 			launch of the MRIA
<P>* Welcome address by Minister of Civil Aviation, 		Piyankara Jayaratne, MP
<P>* Special cultural performance 
<P>* Address by Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa
<P>* Address by the guest of honour
<P>* Issuing of commemorative stamp and the First 		Day Cover
<P>* Address by the President of the Democratic 			Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
<P>* Vote of Thanks by the Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd.
<P>* Closing ceremony