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International cooperation to combat terrorism must protect democratic values- Amb Subasinghe
Bandula Jayasekara in Colombo,
SLT 7.00 A.M Friday 9 January.
Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the United States Devinda Subasinghe says
International cooperation to combat terrorism must recognize the need to
protect democratic values and the necessity to actively participate in
global markets. Delivering the opening speech at the 'Annual Ambassadors
Forum' organized by the International center for Terrorism Studies at the
Potomac Institute for Policy Studies at the National Press Club yesterday
Subasinghe described the Sri Lankan experience of the 20 year conflict where
the full spectrum of terrorism in all its manifestations were evident.
Subasinghe said, "Without understanding current and future threats and
adversaries, it is well nigh impossible to formulate effective policy or
practical responses". He appealed to the international community for rapid
implementation of all existing UN conventions, which provide a solid legal
framework for global efforts in the fight against terrorism
The 2004 Ambassadors Forum comprised participation by a cross section of
diplomats, US government officials, academics and journalists and was titled
"International Cooperation in Combating Terrorism - An Agenda for the 21st
Century". Michael S. Swetnam, Chairman and CEO of the Board of the Potomac
Institute delivered the opening remarks and Prof Yonah Alexander, Director,
International Center for Terrorism Studies chaired the forum. . The Potomac
Institute of Policy Studies is an independent, non-profit making public
policy research institute. The Institute's current endeavors have required
the formation of special efforts in terrorism and asymmetry, emerging
threats and opportunities and security.
Published: Thu Jan 8 20:24:48 EST 2004
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