Opportunity to showcase Sri Lanka’s image
globally :
CPA conference ends on high note
The 58th sessions of the Commonwealth
Parliamentary Association (CPA) conference ended on a successful
note, bringing fruitful results to Sri Lanka while showcasing its
image globally. The most significant achievements gained by the
country from this international parley was the firm endorsement by
Commonwealth delegates on post-conflict development and the
reconciliation process.
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Millions pay homage to Kapilavastu Relics
The flow of people to the temples did not seem
to cease. The aged and handicapped, the young and old, the haves and
have-nots, all in a single file, thronged the venues where the
Sacred Kapilavastu Relics exposition was held. There were no class
or caste barriers. Everyone was one in their desire to venerate the
Relics brought to Sri Lanka as a goodwill gesture from India - after
34 years.
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Pakistan to tap Lankan experience for a vibrant democracy - Dr. Nafisa Shah
Dr. Nafisa Shah is the Vice Chairperson of the
Executive Committee of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA).
She is a Member of Pakistan National Assembly, Chair of the National
Commission for Human Development (NCHD), General Secretary of the
Women's Parliamentary Caucus and a member of parliamentary standing
committees on Finance, Minorities, Economic Affairs and Statistics.
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Lanka's development since 2009, reconciliation impressive -CPA
Sec Gen
"I was fascinated that even military personnel
are involved in assisting these activities and developments in Sri
Lanka. We want to say that we appreciate and encourage all Sri
Lankans and the Government; that after 60 years of independence they
need to be united and work together for the benefit of all"
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