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Opposition looks forward to sanctions – State Minister
By Anuradha Hiripitiyage
The Opposition was eagerly awaiting sanctions to be imposed on Sri Lanka, State Minister D.V. Chanaka told The Island yesterday.
All political parties must work together when faced with external threats, Minister Chanaka said.
“The yahapalanaya government even co-sponsored a resolution against Sri Lanka. We have withdrawn from it.”
Mahinda Rajapaksa had urged foreign investors to come to Sri Lanka, even when he was in the Opposition, Chanaka said, adding that the current Opposition MPs were doing their best to discourage foreign investors.
“The government has held discussions with many UNHRC members to ensure a positive outcome of the vote to be taken on the anti-Sri Lankan resolution. We are determined to ensure the safety of our troops.”
Education Secretary of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Pubudu Jayagoda said that the government must address concerns of the Tamils about what took place in the last phase of the war domestically. “Sri Lanka’s problems will be used by foreign powers in Geneva. The war ended 12 years ago and no government has solved the legitimate issues of the Tamil people. Now, external powers use these issues to advance their agendas.”
The Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri LankaDewi Gustina Tobing, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.
The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and education, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to fostering diplomatic and economic ties for mutual benefit.
A key area of focus was expanding tourism exchanges, including religious tourism, which holds significant potential for growth.
The two delegations also explored opportunities in trade, particularly the importation of palm oil and the introduction of organic liquid fertilizers to support Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector.
Collaboration in the IT industry was highlighted as another promising area of partnership, alongside discussions on integrating electric vehicles into Sri Lanka’s public transport system.
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mrs. Sagarika Boghawatta, included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Indonesian delegation was represented by Deputy Ambassador . Fiki Oktanioand Minister Counsellor Mrs. Lailal K. Yuniarti.
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