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Former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran is to play a major role in finalizing trade agreements with foreign countries including the proposed Indo-Lanka Economic and Technological Cooperation Agreement (ECTA), top government sources said today.
He is also expected to play a role in the government’s programme of providing one million jobs which was one of the pledges made by the Government during the recent elections.
Mr. Mahendran is expected to be assisted by several top personalities from the private sector in implementing the programme to generate one million jobs.
Sources said he would play a major role in initiating the free trade agreements which Sri Lanka hoped to sign with China and Singapore.
Mr. Mahendran is expected to return to the country today and will participate in a meeting with experts in several fields at Temple Trees on Thursday. (Yohan Perera)
joe Wednesday, 20 July 2016 10:22 AM
FCID sleeping.
Chandrae Thursday, 21 July 2016 09:12 AM
Friends are for ever.Even after losing a job for corruption he will survive due to his friend.
len Thursday, 21 July 2016 09:10 AM
Working and living in Singapore dose not guarantee any one's honest character. Which country Kudu Duminda ran away to hide.
Laugh Wednesday, 20 July 2016 02:07 PM
People, this is a good opportunity to try your different ways of laughing abilities. So thankful to the the decision makers.Ha ha, he he, Huh , hah,
Dutchy Wednesday, 20 July 2016 12:00 PM
This is a common cunning way to please dismissed corrupt officials.
Don Wednesday, 20 July 2016 11:58 AM
Nalin you are absolutely 100% right. This is the reason I am as a consultant recognizer world over has no chance to work or give my knowledge to sriLanka. Because I am Sri Lanka. They need white skinned. Very sorry for thus beautiful and potential island. Lazyness, imagine beyond achievable, ignorance and assumption are the driving force keep this country at bay.
Said Mohammed Wednesday, 20 July 2016 11:44 AM
Well done. A very good move since he is one of the most educated persons and will help the government during the next few years.
manu Wednesday, 20 July 2016 11:28 AM
This is true Yahapalanaya. All of you are corrupt.
Nalin Perera Wednesday, 20 July 2016 11:13 AM
It is good he is coming back. Sri Lanka has so many incompetent people. We don't have forward thinking people and many in Sri Lanka are lazy people who have no idea what they are talking about but think they know everything. Massive ego's with knowledge of a 15 year old in most cases. The truth is in many industries in sri lanka we dont have people with a vision and plan to get things done. We are full of lazy people who complain about every aspect of their life and waiting for someone to give them a magic answer. Sad but it is the truth about our people.
Kadmin Wednesday, 20 July 2016 10:53 AM
It's not a bad move since he has the stature and experience to deliver. Whatever the allegations aren't proved yet so he is innocent.
Mandy Wednesday, 20 July 2016 10:46 AM
He was working very well in S'porebefore he came here and is a s'pore citizen.
usaguy Wednesday, 20 July 2016 10:41 AM
Govt has no shame. Wait until he scoops another scandal. via DM Android App
Arnolis Appu Wednesday, 20 July 2016 10:23 AM
Ranil and Arjuna are helping each other via DM Android App
Massdeen Wednesday, 20 July 2016 07:18 AM
Can't Mahendran find a job in Spore?
ANTON Wednesday, 20 July 2016 10:17 AM
WILL HE CREATE OR TERMINATE ONE MILLION JOBS.
Haren Wednesday, 20 July 2016 10:14 AM
I will join the Paada yathra to stop this ECTA.
Damith Wednesday, 20 July 2016 10:12 AM
I always knew he was proposed to this post by our neighbor
perera Wednesday, 20 July 2016 10:11 AM
Massdeen, do not show your uneduction to others.He can drive with his professional and do you want Sri Lankan to work foreign countries and develop them or Sri Lanka. Let his work and still courts nor legal authorities found his guilty.Good luck
Labby Wednesday, 20 July 2016 10:05 AM
No other suitable candidates for this job? After all, why appoint someone who is already under a cloud? These actions only prompt further negative opinions of the administration.
Lokka Wednesday, 20 July 2016 09:42 AM
No. Because he loves Sri Lanka so much.
Damian Wednesday, 20 July 2016 09:23 AM
Reward for fraudulent activities
Lakshman De Silva Wednesday, 20 July 2016 09:16 AM
Corrupt survives
Citizen Wednesday, 20 July 2016 09:09 AM
AMAZING! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! NO WORDS.........
TONY Wednesday, 20 July 2016 09:05 AM
WILL HE HAVE IN AWARDING LOGISTICS TO PRIVATE COMPANIES
BUSHEL Wednesday, 20 July 2016 09:00 AM
IF HE IS SO CAPABLE OF DEVELOPING THE COUNTRY CAN'T THEY MAKE HIM THE PRIMINISTER?
Simondok Wednesday, 20 July 2016 08:39 AM
@Massdeen in Singapore cannot cheat
Roger Wednesday, 20 July 2016 08:19 AM
Congratulations Sir and extreamly thankyou for serving Sri Lanka given all the controversy aginst you and the UNP team for making Sri Lanka a bettet place in few years. via DM Android App
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