by Zacki Jabbar The Colombo Plan’s new Secretary General Adam Maniku says that his goals include increasing the organisations membership,with Asia billed to lead the global economy by 2020. Maniku, a Maldivian national took over from Patricia Yoon-Moi Chia, who completed her term as Secretary General last week. Speaking to The Island in Colombo after [...]
Ramani KANGARAARACHCHI The Colombo Plan has gained a valuable brand name among its 26 member countries. It has to further increase recognition of its brand in the region particularly in Sri Lanka, Colombo Plan Secretary General Patricia Yoon-Moi Chia said. Speaking at the 60th anniversary celebrations on Friday she said it was because of the [...]
(VNA – 4/7/2011) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka has attended an international fair at the headquarters of the Colombo Plan, as part of activities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Colombo Plan. The Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka has attended an international fair at the headquarters of the Colombo Plan, as part [...]
Ramani Kangaraarachchi Sri Lanka is still standing tall among countries in the Asia Pacific Region despite not having the advantage of science and technology, International Monetary Co-operation Senior Minister Dr Sarath Amunugama said. Speaking on International Economic cooperation in Asia Pacific Region at the 60th Anniversary of Colombo Plan Dr Amunugama said Asia was not [...]
PROMOTING SOUTH-SOUTH CO-OPERATION: Colombo Plan serves as vehicle – Minister Peiris Disna MUDALIGE The Colombo Plan served as a vehicle to promote South -South Cooperation and provided the strongest possible foundation for economic and social growth of a number of countries, said External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris. He said that this characteristic of [...]
The inauguration of the 60th anniversary commemoration of the Colombo Plan took place on Friday at the Colombo Hilton under the patronage of Prof. G. L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs. The Colombo Plan, the secretariat of which is based in Colombo, has been a central pillar of the foreign policy of Sri Lanka, fostering [...]
By Dianne Silva At the celebrations of the Colombo Plan’s 60th Anniversary yesterday it was acknowledged that the organization had to be robust in the face of a hostile environment for voluntary funding. “As the Colombo Plan ventures into the future, it needs to continue to serve the interests of all member countries, even as [...]
PROMOTING SOUTH-SOUTH CO-OPERATION: Colombo Plan serves as vehicle – Minister Peiris Disna MUDALIGE The Colombo Plan served as a vehicle to promote South -South Cooperation and provided the strongest possible foundation for economic and social growth of a number of countries, said External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris. He said that this characteristic of [...]
by Zacki Jabbar The Colombo Plan has to increase brand recognition in the region, particularly in the host country Sri Lanka, Secretary General of the Colombo Secretariat Patricia Yoon-Moi Chia said yesterday. Delivering the welcome address at the inaugural session of the 60th anniversary of the Colombo Plan at the Hilton Hotel, she said that [...]
Colombo Plan’s new Secretary General targets increased membership Adam Maniku prepares for 2020 with Asia billed to lead global economy
Colombo Plan to continue capacity building
Viet Nam attends Colombo Plan celebration fair
Lanka in commendable growth strategy – Dr Amunugama
PROMOTING SOUTH-SOUTH CO-OPERATION: Colombo Plan serves as vehicle – Minister Peiris
