INAUGURAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE GSLF TOOK PLACE IN BOLOGNA, ITALY
The Global Sri Lanka Forum held its inaugural general meeting in Bologna, Italy on the 10the September successfully with the participation of representatives from several countries; United Arab Emirates, Australia, France, Switzerland, Israel, Monaco, Sri Lanka and with more than 50 participants from different regions in Italy. The organizational structure was established with five Co- Presidents and number of Co-Vice Presidents representing different countries. The Secretariat was set up with three Co-Secretaries and two Co -Treasurers, a Media Co-ordinator too were elected. In addition, a Co-ordinator for Sri Lanka and a Project Co-ordinator with number of Committee Members were also appointed.
The elected presidentss are Mr. Wasantha Keerthirathna (Italy), Harsha Perera (Australia), Sunil Chandrakumara (United Arab Emirates), Eric Mawita (Switzerland), and Janath Wimala (Israel).
The appointed Secretaries are Yasas Dhamadasa, Shantha Vitharana, Nihal Mendis
Treasuries are Tilak Disanayake, Sampath Upul
The media Co-ordinator is Ranjith Soysa and Nuwan Ballantuduwa appointed as Co-ordinator for Sri Lanka while Ajantha Premarathna was appointed as Project Co-ordinator.
The future plan of operation and allied matters were discussed in detail on this day with lively exchange of views from 8 hours long marathon conference.
The following important “BOLOGNA RESOLUTION” was unanimously adopted at the conclusion of the meeting;
- GSLF requests all the expatriate patriotic Sri Lankans to join hands with GSLF and to work unitedly to protect the sovereignty and the unitary SRI LANKA, at present facing the threats from the foreign interventionists and racist extremists.
- GSLF resolves to take all measures required to uphold the objectives of the great victory achieved by the Sri Lankan people and her defense forces by defeating the LTTE Tamil terrorists and do all that is necessary to protect and help the members of the defense forces from the illegal and arbitrary measures that are being planned by domestic and international forces with the hidden agendas.
- GSLF requests all the patriotic political leaders and the political parties in Sri Lanka to consider carefully the unenviable challenges facing Sri Lanka both domestically and internationally and to forego the personal benefits and to work towards the national reawakening.
- GSLF will take all measures to protect and uphold the 2600 years of cultural heritage of Sri Lanka and work towards the advancement of Sri Lankan people
The day’s activity included two comprehensive presentations made by Dr Wasantha Bandara and Rear Admiral (retd) Dr Sarath Weerasekera on the subject of “RAW Organization and Future of Sri Lanka”, and, “The New Constitution and National Security” respectively. These presentations were repeated at a public meeting held in Milan on 11th September 2016.
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