CHOGM at Nelum Pokuna begins at 10.15 a.m.

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The inauguration ceremony of CHOGM 2013 will be held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre from 10.15 am to 11.15 a.m. with much fanfare and the participation of nearly 25 heads of state and delegations from 51 commonwealth countries.

Foreign dignitaries including Guest of Honour Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles will represent Queen Elizabeth at the CHOGM.

British Prime Minister David Cameron, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and the leaders of founding countries of the Commonwealth arrived yesterday for the CHOGM 2013.

Prince Charles, Host Country Head of State President Rajapaksa, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Commonwealth Secretary General Kamalesh Sharma are billed to deliver the speeches.

After the inauguration ceremony the Heads of State with Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall will pose for the official photograph before retreating to the Executive Sessions at the BMICH.

The reception by Dr. Sharma to the heads of state and the Price of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall is scheduled to start at 1.30 p.m. at the banquet hall of the BMICH.

The dinner hosted by Prince Charles to CHOGM delegates and their spouses will start at 7.30 p.m. after the news conference given by President Rajapaksa.

The first day’s proceedings of the three-day event will be concluded with the Commonwealth Symphony Orchestra Concert at the Nelum Pokuna theatre. (Sandun A. Jayasekera)

Comments - 13

Fazli Friday, 15 November 2013 02:11 AM

Such a big show.... Trillions of Dolors Down the Drain.

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Neutral thinker Friday, 15 November 2013 02:37 AM

useless and utter waste of money except for the ruling party politicians.

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haa hoo Friday, 15 November 2013 02:38 AM

Fazil, do you know how much a Trillion is? Pls go back to school.

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Thomas Ranger Friday, 15 November 2013 02:55 AM

Oh, what a circus, Oh, what a show.

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Suq Madique Friday, 15 November 2013 02:57 AM

On a more positive note its an occasion to show our accusers another side to the stories they've heard of us from from pro-LTTE elements.

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Mm Friday, 15 November 2013 03:07 AM

Is it true that the half hour Chinese fire works display at parliament grounds on Friday evening cost 1 million US dollars?

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sadarana Friday, 15 November 2013 03:12 AM

common citizens be faithful to your nation we as sri lankans know the history of our island when it comes to tamashas and as Asians we also know how much money we spend on events however this is not a ordinary event this can boost our little island in many positive ways so politics apart lets hope the outcome of this meeting will help to restore a somewhat downgraded nation and help to lift it up for the sake of our children and the generations to follow.

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thayan Friday, 15 November 2013 07:36 AM

where is Indian PM?your close neighbour ?ha ha isn't funny that your neighbour did not come ?

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Janaka Friday, 15 November 2013 07:56 AM

Well said - sadarana

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kumar Friday, 15 November 2013 08:44 AM

What another side you wanted to show by lavish spending? Be ready to answer when some of the head of states calls for war crime investigation.

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Lion Friday, 15 November 2013 08:54 AM

We don't need a puppet here.

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Sriyani Friday, 15 November 2013 09:00 AM

Apparently Is he indisposed due to Jeya's and Karuna's threats?

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Game Kolla Friday, 15 November 2013 02:05 PM

We should have carried out this opening ceremony with a very simple note...rather than having a lavish entertainment showpiece.We are burden with heavy debt already.

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