Lakshman Kadirgamar

Lakshman Kadirgamar (April 12, 1932 – August 12, 2005 in Colombo, Sri Lanka) was a Sri Lankan politician. He was foreign minister of Sri Lanka from 1994 to 2001 and again from April 2004 until his assassination in August 2005.

International Missions

Religious

Kadirgamar was born a Christian but he brought a proposal to the UN the "Vesak Day" as an international celebration day. The full moon day which of Lord Buddha's birth (prince Siddhartha), enlightment and attain Nibbana.

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Humanitarian

Kadirgamar was a humanitarian and expressed concern for war-affected children worldwide.

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