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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe asserted yesterday in Parliament the current rule would serve for another five years under the concept of the national unity government.

The Prime Minister, making a statement to the House on the progress of his two-day visit to Singapore early this week, said nobody should have an iota of doubt about it.

"The present national unity government will remain for five more years. There is no doubt about it," he said.

While making his remarks on the projects outlined for the implementation during the period, he even invited Joint Opposition MP Geetha Kumarasinghe to join the government for the remaining period.

He said he would develop tourism zones in the south and asked Ms. Kumarasinghe, as an MP from the area, to join hands with the government.

"Whatever allegation is made, the President and I only intend to ensure a prosperous future for posterity," he said.

Commenting on his visit to Singapore and engagements with its leaders, he said he briefed them about his plan to develop Sri Lanka as a trading hub of the region and upgrade infrastructure in aviation, shipping, energy and communication.

"I briefed them about my plan to create one million job opportunities and a robust middle class. I also apprised them of the proposed Kandy, Colombo and Hambantota economic corridor, the Megapolis plan and the proposed tourism promotion zones in the southern province," he said.

The Prime Minister said investments exceeding 40 billion US Dollars were needed for the Megapolis project and another 10 billion US Dollars for the investments in the Hambantota economic zone.

"This is the largest economic development project in the region. I compare it to the Delhi- Mumbai economic zone," he said. (Kelum Bandara and Yohan Perera)


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  • Jehan Friday, 22 July 2016 02:45 PM

    dude please read central bank report

    waco Wednesday, 03 August 2016 05:24 AM

    Then who will be left behind?

    Reader Saturday, 23 July 2016 07:48 AM

    Five years is too short to show true colours.

    SDeS Friday, 22 July 2016 08:14 PM

    Why? Now there are no more jilmarts.

    Rabbit Friday, 22 July 2016 05:25 PM

    mage ratata daladaa himi saranai

    malij Friday, 22 July 2016 05:23 PM

    Get rid of some jokers in your cabinet, then you could go on for ever.

    malij Friday, 22 July 2016 05:20 PM

    Another 5 more years.

    Upul Friday, 22 July 2016 05:19 PM

    Usually when someone is in doubt about something, then only he or she will try to make sure it is going to be OK. No need to talk persistently about this, get your team to do their tasks in a clean and transparent way, then, everything will fall in its place automatically.

    MP Friday, 22 July 2016 02:47 PM

    Repeat this sentence every year, till 2020...only this...

    Sharon Friday, 22 July 2016 11:31 AM

    No need to lament on it so much, if you are so sure???

    willows Friday, 22 July 2016 01:32 PM

    This is the best news, not only five years, should go for next 15 yrs, for the future of our kids

    rasheed Friday, 22 July 2016 01:31 PM

    Very difficult, unless you finish off all the cases against MR

    Hesh Friday, 22 July 2016 01:09 PM

    Run!

    Wele Vidane Friday, 22 July 2016 01:07 PM

    Yes sir don't hold any election then you are safe.

    J P Rajan Friday, 22 July 2016 12:36 PM

    Sir, only you have the right wisom to develop Sri Lanka and wish you to be in power for another 10 years, then Sri Lanka will be a fully pledged developed country! :-)

    Selwyn Friday, 22 July 2016 12:35 PM

    SLFP ministers have a moral obligation while being a part of the govt to work with sincerity and not to be an obstacle. via DM Android App

    kk Friday, 22 July 2016 12:01 PM

    after 5 years via DM Android App

    annoyed Friday, 22 July 2016 11:43 AM

    Way to go Mr. PM. Dont worry about barking dogs.


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