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NEWS
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Congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his re-election with a landslide victory in the world's largest democratic election, in which the BJP-led alliance won 354 of the 545 seats in the Lok Sabha.
A remarkable journey for a man who said
"I was born in a very poor family. I used to sell tea in a railway coach as a child. My mother used to wash utensils and do lowly household work in the houses of others to earn a livelihood. I have seen poverty very closely. I have lived in poverty. As a child my entire childhood was steeped in poverty."
An admirable achievement Prime Minister Modi, and a clear demonstration of the people's mandate, and we wish you well.
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I am saddened by the tragic attacks on Easter Sunday. My prayers go out to all those who lost their lives and to the families grieving for their loved ones. I also wish a rapid recovery to those who have been injured.
At this time of crisis, we pray for peace and calm in our Country, so that we as Sri Lankans can face this National tragedy with courage, united together as one Nation.
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At St. Anthony’s Basilica in Padua with thousands of Sri Lankans who have travelled from far for this annual mass for Sri Lankan migrants, celebrated by HE Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, organized by Mons Neville Joe Perera and Fr. Enzo Poiana. A very moving thanksgiving to St. Anthony.
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I was deeply saddened by the passing away of the Most Venerable Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thera, The Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter. The Most Venerable Thera made a huge contribution towards fostering national unity, inter-religious harmony and social integrity. I had the enormous privilege of benefiting from his words of wisdom and compassion, and I am extremely grateful to the Most Venerable Thera for fearlessly supporting me during the challenges I had last year, which I sincerely appreciate. The passing away of the Most Venerable Thera is a great loss for our country and our people.
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"..... the wealth of the country is in the diversity of its people of varying backgrounds, ethnicities and religions. It is imperative to make optimum use of that diversity and build a strong and unified Sri Lanka which would then be able to resist those external forces that seek to divide rather than unify Sri Lanka......"
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It was a pleasure to be invited to provide my perspective and article on Hon. PM Narendra Modi for the E-Book, Narendra@70, consisting of 100 articles by several eminent Indian and global personalities, which was launched on PM Modi's birthday on 17th September 2020 together with the website
www.narendra70.in.
I had the privilege of meeting the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi whilst representing a Commonwealth business delegation to Gujarat almost a decade ago, together with Geoffrey Van Orden, a Member of the European Parliament. Prime Minister Modi was in his third term as Chief Minister of Gujarat at the time, and our discussions provided me with a fascinating insight into his character
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Delivering the concluding address of the Fifth Defence Seminar which concluded at the Galadari Hotel in Colombo, Dr Nonis said - "If we really examine ourselves at an individual level, if we are fair and just to each other; if we treat each other with respect and dignity, irrespective of race or religion; if we ensure that the strong do not oppress the weak; if we respect each others human rights, values, sovereignty and territorial integrity, without...
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HE Dr Chris Nonis with Nobel Laureate Professor Amartya Sen
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Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998 for his work in welfare economics and has made contributions to welfare economics, social choice theory, economic and social justice, economic theories of famines, and indices of the measure of well-being of citizen.....
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HE Dr Chris Nonis with HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan
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Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Chris Nonis, met HRH Prince El Hassan of Jordan during his visit to London. In Jordan, HRH Prince El Hassan established the Royal Scientific Society, the Arab Thought Forum, the Higher Council for Science and Technology, and the Royal Institute for Inter-Fa.....
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The Sri Lankan Cricket team with Dr.Chris Nonis, High Commissioner, H.E. Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General, and Commonwealth High Commissioners at the Commonwealth Cricket Reception in London
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Cricket is a strong unifier amongst all communities, Dr Chris Nonis said, as he warmly welcomed the Sri Lankan Cricket team to a Commonwealth Cricket Reception at the Sri Lanka .....
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Sri Lanka on Friday livened up the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as the country was symbolically partnered for the market opening at 8 a.m. The move by the LSE was to mark the hig.....
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The panelists for this interactive event were, Governor of the Central Bank Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Dr. Chris Nonis, the Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the UK, Dr. Nalaka Godahewa who is the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Krishan Balendra the Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange.
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In order to showcase the opportunities available in the capitalmarket of Sri Lanka the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC).....
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The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom organized an almsgiving for twenty Venerable members of the Maha Sanga representing the Buddhist temples in the UK, on We.....
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H.E. Dr. Chris Nonis with His Excellency Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan
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Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Chris Nonis, met the Prime Minister of Pakistan, HE Nawaz Sharif, during his visit to London. Dr Nonis articulated the strong and longstanding friendship and cooperation that exists between the two countries, and the value of the comprehensive bilateral .....
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L to R: Rt Hon Lord Sheikh, Sri Lankan High Commissioner Dr Chris Nonis, Ian Paisley M.P., Hon Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa, Worshipful Mayor Frances Stainton, James Wharton MP, David Morris, MP.
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Dr Chris Nonis , Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the UK, hosted a gathering in London in honour of Hon Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa.
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‘Your crude journalism exposes both Callum and yourcalumny”, said the Sri Lankan Hig.....
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66th Anniversary of Sri Lanka's Independence
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In his address on Sri Lanka's Independence Day, High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Chris Nonis emphasised that the wealth of the country was in the diversity of its people of varying backgrounds, ethnicities and religions.
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Dr. Chris Nonis, Speaks to CNN
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On the eve of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2013, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in Britain Dr. Chris Nonis spoke to CNN’s Fred Pleitgen for the“Amanpour” show. He blamed criticism of his country’s human rights record on a proxy p.....
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British Prime Minister David Cameron with Dr.Chris Nonis, Sri Lankan High commissioner to the UK
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British Prime Minister Rt Hon David Cameron, and Foreign Secretary Rt Hon William Hague, will be attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Sri Lanka, Dr Chris Nonis, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the UK confirmed. The Commo.....
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His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales with Dr. Chris Nonis at the CHOGM 2007, Kampala, Uganda
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The Royal Household today confirmed that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Heir to the Throne, will represent Her Majesty the Queen at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Sri Lanka this November. HRH Prince Charles has previously.....
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Dr. Chris Nonis at the BBC World News
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Sri Lanka's post-conflict measures at reconciliation, rehabilitation, reintegration, and reconstruction were highlighted by High Commissioner Dr Chris Nonis during an interview on BBC World News today.
Asked by BBC presenter Mishal Husain what positive developments have occurred in .....
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Mr. Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary-General, H.E. Dr. Chris Nonis & The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG, CH Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
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The Sri Lankan High Commissioner for the U.K., H.E. Dr. Chris Nonis has been appointed to the Commonwealth Advisory Panel of the Queens Diamond Jubilee Trust. The establishment of the Trust was announced at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth, Austra.....
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A British - Sri Lanka Parliamentary Group that has just completed a seven-day fact-finding visit to Sri Lank has found that the military presence in the North was substantially less than what has been often portrayed.
A member of the British House of Lords and Vice Chairman of the Bri.....
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HE DR CHRIS NONIS’ CONCLUDING REMARKS AT THE DEFENCE SEMINAR 2014, SRI LANKA
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 Dr Chris Nonis speaks to CNN
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Commonwealth Business Forum launched in London ahead of CHOGM in Colombo
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II hosted a reception for the Commonwealth High Commissioners prior to CHOGM 2013
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 BBC World News Global interview with H E Dr Chris Nonis,Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the UK
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Dr Chris Nonis, wins "Diplomat of the Year" for Asia, at London Diplomatic Awards
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BBC World News Interviews Dr Chris Nonis, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the UK
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Dr Chris Nonis Talks about Commonwealth Business Forum
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