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Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma has expressed his disappointment over the decision taken by Canada to suspend funding to the Commonwealth.

Issuing a statement Mr. Sharma said,

The Government of Canada has informed Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma of its decision to suspend contributions to the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation over the next two years. This mutual and voluntary fund is the principal means for provision of technical assistance to Commonwealth countries.

Mr Sharma expressed disappointment at this step but looked forward to the resumption of the contributions.

He recalled that Canada has a long and valued record of support for the work of the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation.

Mr Sharma said the difficult adjustments to Commonwealth development programmes would be made, and expressed confidence that important priorities agreed by Commonwealth member states collectively can still be delivered, with results and impact for the benefit of the people of the Commonwealth in accordance with the current strategic plan. (Source: Commonwealth.org)

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  • Calistus Jayatilleke Wednesday, 16 April 2014 09:45 AM

    Most probably Canada is worried that the current Chairman would lead the Commonwealth into bankruptcy and move its HQ to Hambanthota.

    freking Thursday, 17 April 2014 09:49 AM

    Were you happy in 2009/ May then?

    Nims Thursday, 17 April 2014 07:26 AM

    freking, please comment on Canada's treatment on its Native aborigines

    jude fernando Thursday, 17 April 2014 05:19 AM

    Ha Ha

    jude fernando Thursday, 17 April 2014 05:18 AM

    Well said sir

    manpei Thursday, 17 April 2014 01:47 AM

    How many in srilanka can even afford to give $10

    Ranjith Wednesday, 16 April 2014 05:00 PM

    suspend them... if they are not paying... via DM Android App

    rosebud Wednesday, 16 April 2014 04:22 PM

    O Perfect Canada! via DM Android App

    Kapil Wednesday, 16 April 2014 03:28 PM

    They should put a stop to mass killing of Seals before resorting to international blackmailing to obtain Tamil Votes. via DM Android App

    Snowy Wednesday, 16 April 2014 03:19 AM

    Ah! So you are disappointed. Do not worry, your friend in Sri Lanka will get a load from China to cover the deficit . Always think before you leap.

    abdul Wednesday, 16 April 2014 07:33 AM

    i assume canada wants to lose its common wealth membership

    liom Wednesday, 16 April 2014 07:25 AM

    don't be a Harper's laundry cleaner

    shan Wednesday, 16 April 2014 06:51 AM

    What good can come from Common-Wealth? Leave these blessed dependence on Colonial rulers and liberate yourselves and be autonomous.

    Perumal Wednesday, 16 April 2014 06:49 AM

    [quote name="P. Hewage"]Shall we contribute Rs. 10/= each from all Sri Lankans and help strength commonwealth[/quote]
    No need! Udaya Gammanpila's fund would be sufficient!

    The Analyst Wednesday, 16 April 2014 04:11 AM

    Well, firstly the Common Wealth is disappointed to have you as stooge as CM secratary!

    P. Hewage Wednesday, 16 April 2014 04:03 AM

    Shall we contribute Rs. 10/= each from all Sri Lankans and help strength commonwealth

    freking Wednesday, 16 April 2014 03:32 AM

    But Canada is not corrupted as your country-india

    IRF Wednesday, 16 April 2014 03:30 AM

    The Commonwealth Gen. Secretary has expressed his concern over the decision of Canada. What is the hon. Chairperson's stand on this. lets wait and see


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