Thursday, July 3, 2008

Government prepares arrangements to hold 15th SAARC Summit

Basic facilities are prepared by the government of Sri Lanka to hold 15th SAARC Summit in Colombo Sri Lanka. Seven countries will participate for the 15th SAARC conference, at monitoring level.

The countries are Japan, United States, European Union, China, Mauritius, Iraq and South Korea. The Australia and Myanmar have also requested to participate as monitors.

A discussion will be held to take a final decision on participation of other countries.

Minister Rohitha Bogollagama is now in Bangladesh to invite Mr. Al-Ahamed to participate the SAARC summit. The Minister also said special attention will be given in the SAARC agenda to strengthen trade and economic ties with the south Asian region and uplift the education and health sectors as well eliminating terrorism face food and energy crisis. Leader of Bangladesh told Mr. Bogollagama that he is very keen on his participation and give fullest support for the summit.

Meanwhile Indian Armed helicopters, bullet-proof vehicles and members of the highly-trained special protection group (SPG) would accompany Prime Minister Manmohan Singh when he reaches Colombo for the 15th SAARC summit in August.

Confirming this, chief of the Sri Lankan armed forces Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka said on Monday that Indian helicopters would be deployed during the meeting of the heads of states on August 2 and 3, the last two days of the summit.

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http://www.lankaeverything.com/vinews/srilanka/20080701144052.php

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