President opens Galle cricket stadium

[Monday, December 17, 2007 - 9.20 GMT] 


President Mahinda Rajapaksa today (17) opened the newly re-constructed Galle International Cricket stadium that was destroyed in the tsunami of December 26, 2004.
  
The cost of the reconstruction project was Rs. 500 million. Addressing the participants of the opening ceremony the President stated that it is planned to improve facilities for the game of cricket throughout the island.
  
Speaking on the responsibilities of the Government, he stated that the final goal is to eradicate terrorism and build an independent sovereign state where all could live in peace.


 



 

 

 

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Last Updated Date: December 17, 2007 - 9.20 GMT

 
 


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