President Maithripala Sirisena's speech at CHOGM opening ceremony
Following is the full text of the speech made by President Sirisena at the opening ceremony of the CHOGM:
Your Majesty Queen Elizabeth,
Honorable Joseph Muscat – Prime Minister of Malta,
Honorable Kamalesh Sharma – Secretary General of Commonwealth,
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen.
I am very pleased for this opportunity to address you as the out-going Chairman of the Commonwealth. I am extremely happy for the participation of H