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‘Our dignity as a nation depends on how we treat those who defended our sovereignty during our darkest hour’
Sarvajana Balaya MP Dilith Jayaweera said yesterday that the country couldn’t turn a blind eye to the developing situation. The intrepid entrepreneur-turned-politician said that he was both surprised and disappointed by the NPP government’s response to the British announcement.
The text of MP Jayaweera’s statement: I am deeply surprised and disappointed by the Government of Sri Lanka’s lackluster response to the United Kingdom’s unfounded decision to impose sanctions on three of our most distinguished military leaders—General Shavendra Silva, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda, and General Jagath Jayasuriya. These individuals played a pivotal role in ending a brutal terrorist conflict that plagued Sri Lanka for decades, ensuring peace and stability for all its citizens.
It is the sacrifice and courage of our armed forces that led us to roam freely in this island. There will be no conversation on development if we were in the clutches of terrorism.
Our dignity as a nation depends on how we treat the ones who defended our sovereignty during our darkest hour. As someone who has worked closely with our military and witnessed firsthand the unwavering will and determination that led us to victory, I cannot remain silent as baseless allegations are used to undermine their legacy. The UK’s decision should not be ignored or dismissed; it demands a strong and immediate response.
I hoped to have seen a response from the GoSL alongside the mobilization of our Foreign Affairs Unit to address this shocking move by the UK, which is rooted in misinformation being spread about our country. The failure to do so raises serious concerns about how we safeguard our nation’s interests on the global stage. “
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, at Temple Tress on the 17th of February
Dr. Georgieva, commended the Government’s efforts in stabilizing the country’s economy and in managing recent economic and natural shocks. She noted that Cyclone Ditwah had caused severe impacts, especially on economically vulnerable communities, underscoring the importance of targeted support and resilience-building measures.
The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the IMF’s continued support to Sri Lanka, particularly in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The PM further emphasized that real economic recovery and development must directly benefit the economically vulnerable groups and ensure inclusive growth, highlighting the need for Sri Lanka to attract quality and sustainable investments, particularly in the tourism sector.
The importance of reforming the education system to focus not only on knowledge acquisition but also on skills development and employability was also discussed
The meeting was attended by the Chief of Staff of the IMF Managing Director Andreas Bauer, Director, Asia and Pacific Department, Dr. Krishna Srinivasan Division Chief (Strategic Communications), Communications Department, Pierre Mejlak Resident Representative for Sri Lanka Dr. Martha Woldemichael, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, and Deputy Governor Dr. C. Amarasekara, Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri and Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta.
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The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution forwarded by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to relocate the Deniyaya Base Hospital after constructing a new hospital with a capacity of 300 beds at an estimated cost of Rupees 6,000 million.
The Southern Provincial Department of Health has acquired a plot of land in Handford estate which is approximately 03 kilometres away from the town for this purpose.
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