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Sri Lanka is well ahead of the millennium development goals set out by the United Nations and also well on the path of reconciliation, President Rajapaksa told UN.

“We are at present strongly focussing on putting in place the necessary public infrastructure and strengthening the enabling policy environment for the private sector to invest even more in my country,” he said.
 

He further called on the support of other States in this endeavor. “In order to achieve the full realization of our potential, we desire a supportive external environment,” Rajapaksa said.


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  • TMA Friday, 24 September 2010 05:21 AM

    Y didn't South Korea have a problem like this?

    Rocket Saturday, 25 September 2010 06:02 AM

    @Chami: What sabara meant is MR and Family is dreaming holding the power until 2nd millenium. he he he

    chami Saturday, 25 September 2010 04:47 AM

    Well said . He thinks far ahead than everyone else

    Rajitha Friday, 24 September 2010 04:03 PM

    no need to worry MR will be in the office at least for another 10 years so the policies would remain the same

    sabara Friday, 24 September 2010 01:50 PM

    of course..he is talking of the 2nd millennium

    Janaka Friday, 24 September 2010 01:46 PM

    Yeah-- he is only good at interviews by State media where full-tosses are thrown for him to bat!

    ind Friday, 24 September 2010 09:33 AM

    We are not a member of NATO !!!!!

    AiyaArther-Galkissa Friday, 24 September 2010 06:59 AM

    BBC & CNN going to stage...
    all Ceylon baila twist.... //

    TMA Friday, 24 September 2010 06:17 AM

    It's a very sincere concept. But the truth is how can we help others when we can't help ourseleves

    gato Friday, 24 September 2010 05:36 AM

    The country which is giving high respect and support for minorities will be successful in the future. Its a research.

    Jim Dougal Friday, 24 September 2010 05:23 AM

    What you say Malkanthi is a reality. Singapore for example illustrates this point. Investors will not risk their or their shareholders money in a country which they perceive as being unstable, i.e. when laws and Gov policy are continuously changing and unpredictable. The fact that most people disagree with your comment here shows that many Sri Lankans are unable to accept this reality and would rather live in denial and bury their heads in the sand. These are the people who are holding the country back. I am sure too that my comment will be voted down by those who live in a dream world and cannot take constructive criticism.

    nimba Thursday, 23 September 2010 10:03 PM

    HR, media freedom, democracy, minority rights?????

    TMA Friday, 24 September 2010 05:20 AM

    USA, UK better than us. But France is doubtful :)

    TMA Friday, 24 September 2010 05:20 AM

    If UN says we're not. We'll call them foreign conspirators

    malkanthi Friday, 24 September 2010 04:41 AM

    It would be very interesting to see a 'Hard Talk' or a BBC or CNN Interview with our beloved leader!!

    Defender Friday, 24 September 2010 04:29 AM

    What is the country which has so called Media freedom, HR or minority rights? Is it US, France, UK?

    malkanthi Friday, 24 September 2010 04:26 AM

    Dont forget we are a member of 'NATO'! (no action talking only)

    ajith Friday, 24 September 2010 03:52 AM

    To achieve development goals we should have a give and take policy with the entire globe.We only visit UN for to meet world leaders with our grievances.What have we done for the betterment of other countries?????.

    Jeevan Friday, 24 September 2010 03:48 AM

    Sri Lanka is not at all well ahead of MDGs. For and example, by 1015, the government has to ensure the universal education for all and it cannot be assured without taking effective measures to in assuring education for Children with Disabilities in Sri Lanka. As per the Salamanca Declaration, The Government of Sri Lanka has agreed with the International community to provide quality education for Disabled Children through Inclusive Education. No solid attempt has made so far and thousands of Disabled Children remain at home without proper education.

    malkanthi Friday, 24 September 2010 03:41 AM

    Large scale foreign investments are very unlikely with ever changing policies. Investors will Not take such risks, but will find elsewhere!

    spark Friday, 24 September 2010 02:51 AM

    Yet we are ignorant citizens allowing massive surplus of power in to the hands of a small clique of family members.

    Geronimo Friday, 24 September 2010 01:28 AM

    So he says!

    bandara Friday, 24 September 2010 01:05 AM

    Foreign governments give development aids to poor countries to the level that those poor countries can not make noises at the international level. i.e. exodus of people on economic conditions. SL must understand that foreign donor countries will never want SL to prosper above them. Identifying exact formula for the economic growth of SL is the responsibility of the SL government. Tried to shorten our view here.


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