I am deeply saddened by the untimely death of my friend colleague in the fight for liberal democratic causes,Mr.Desmond Fernando.

I shall always remember him for his steadfast support of constitutional government and liberal causes,best exemplified by his leadership of the Dudley Senanayake Foundation and as President of the Council for Liberal Democracy.

The Legal fraternity of Sri Lanka has lost an advocate of undimmed luster,constitutional government an exponent of compelling eloquence,and i a friend of enduring memory.

My solicitude to the bereaved in their time of loss.

Anwar Ibrahim
Opposition Leader
Parliament Malaysia