Thursday, October 27, 2011

Good governance and its role in peace-building

(Speech by deputy speaker Chandima Weerakkody at the 125th Inter-Parliamentary Summit held in Bern, Switzarland on October 15 to 20)

Since its inception in 1889, the IPU has become more applicable, contemporary and efficacious, having made a significant contribution towards promoting good governance around the world. Your presence at this Assembly therefore, is a reflection of the importance and recognition accorded to the functions of Parliaments and Parliamentarians the world over.

  Chandima Weerakkody.  (Picture by Ranjith Asanka)

I wish to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the President of the IPU, Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab, who would be completing his term as President of the IPU. He has admirably steered the IPU for the last three years and facilitated the debates and discussions of this organization to ensure a productive and successful outcome. We would miss his strong presence and would always remember his unwavering support for democracy and tolerance.

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