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The replacement of key US State Department officials such as Samantha Power, Nisha Biswal, Tom Malinowski and Susan Rice who were ‘interested’ in the internal affairs of Sri Lanka, is a slap aimed at the Sri Lankan Government, the joint opposition said today.

National organiser and MP Dullas Alahapperuma said this move shows that new US President Donald Trump had no intention of interfering in the internal affairs of other countries.

“Biswal and Malinowski were frequent visitors to Sri Lanka. Samantha Power was behind the US resolution on Sri Lanka on war crimes charges. The resolution was co-sponsored by Sri Lanka and approved at the UN Human Rights Council. These envoys spent more time here instead of attending to State Department work,” he told a news conference.

Samantha Power served as the US Ambassador to the UN from 2013 to 2017. She was replaced by former South Carolina Governor Nimrata "Nikki" Haley.

Nisha Desai Biswal was the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs.

Tomasz P. Malinowski served as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour. He was replaced by Virginia L. Bennett.

Susan Elizabeth Rice, the 24th US National Security Advisor was replaced by Michael T. Flynn who is a retired Army Lieutenant General.

The MP said US Ambassador Atul Keshap should pay close attention to new developments arising from President Trump's decisions in the wake of assuming office.

“We urge the Ambassador to respect our sovereignty and understand the change. President Trump has clearly stated that he has no interest in the internal affairs of other countries,” he said.(Lahiru Pothmulla)

 

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  • Dayan jayathilaka Wednesday, 01 February 2017 01:32 AM

    This Dall is a usa green card holder but he doesn't know that every time when new president elected they replaces their big posts .this shorta never will grow .

    jagath fernando Wednesday, 01 February 2017 11:00 PM

    This guy hasnt been able to grasp the essence of what Mr Trump had said .What Trump has done is even good for present government as well .This is what we have been waiting for....

    TONY Wednesday, 01 February 2017 10:03 PM

    JO IS SO BANKRUPT THAT THEY START TALKING NONSENSE

    naushi Wednesday, 01 February 2017 02:44 PM

    This person proves without any doubt that he is an idiot. When a new leadership takes over other officials do change. It doesn't mean that policies change always.

    lalith de silva Wednesday, 01 February 2017 02:36 PM

    USA internal issues not relavant for international politics..Dalas looks like a MATTA on international affairs

    suresh Wednesday, 01 February 2017 01:59 PM

    this is usual head change once a new leader is elected and has nothing to do with their "interest" in internal affairs of SL

    Jagath Leanage Wednesday, 01 February 2017 08:08 AM

    It seems that D.T. interest is look after his country. If he doesnt want to interfere with other country 's internal affairs, that is a very good news.

    Rina Wednesday, 01 February 2017 07:49 AM

    This is normal in a regime change,. nothing to do about Sri Lanka.

    Ajith Wednesday, 01 February 2017 07:39 AM

    Real mut even to think that worlds most powerful country even think of small countries like Sri Lanka when they make their policy decisions.

    Kadiya Wednesday, 01 February 2017 07:30 AM

    And another thing, it's too early to say if Trump is destined to an Angoda in the US!!!

    Kadiya Wednesday, 01 February 2017 07:28 AM

    Dullas, if you got nothing to say please don't say it.

    Punny Pellow Wednesday, 01 February 2017 06:03 AM

    Be careful;, Trump might ban you people from running to the US!!!

    Selvyn Tuesday, 31 January 2017 04:39 PM

    He proves himself as an empty vessel. His talks dont have any substance to think of any positive things n the right direction via DM Android App

    BuffaloaCitizen Tuesday, 31 January 2017 05:36 PM

    Sam, Nisha, Tom and Susan were assigned to Asian issues thus SL affairs was part of their duties. Now they will be moved to different areas and new persons installed given different directions according to Trumps mentality of sorting problems. This maybe better for SL or cud b worse, wait and see

    lankan Tuesday, 31 January 2017 05:36 PM

    Instead of correcting the path, always find a way to go around it and think it will go away!

    Sunny Tuesday, 31 January 2017 05:35 PM

    Dull as looks happy

    Ruban Tuesday, 31 January 2017 05:34 PM

    Next JO meeting please invite Trump.. to support MR.

    BuffaloaCitizen Tuesday, 31 January 2017 05:32 PM

    He is addressing the gallery and three wheeler drivers who are ignorant as him.

    Sammy Tuesday, 31 January 2017 05:24 PM

    What a foolish statement! It is natural to expect changes in top level posts with the change in power at the top, in USA. This usually happens and the replacements are not necessarily reasons for change in Sri Lanka policy by the USA.

    Ajja Tuesday, 31 January 2017 05:21 PM

    Well Said JO , leave other countries to look after own problems US Ambassador should also follow same lines ... good show Mr President Trump . Our FM must be sad .. Mr Selvyn Think its Sour grapes for you .. go eat it . Now our guys will sponsor a new Resolution on our own we are good at it .

    AIA Tuesday, 31 January 2017 05:14 PM

    So we are already assured of Trump's policy towards Sri Lanka. How wise !

    daily boru Tuesday, 31 January 2017 05:06 PM

    This fellow must be mad. What the replacement of USA diplomats have to do with Sri Lanka? What a idiot. He might be thinking the new appointees will bring MARA back in to power.

    TJ Tuesday, 31 January 2017 04:53 PM

    your delight will be construed as the acceptance of complicity in war crimes. Keep your mouth shut.


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