Foreign investments not loans to develop SL: Ravi

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Foreign Affairs Minister Ravi Karunanayake who assumed duties today said the country would be taken forward not through loans but through foreign investments and innovative thinking.

He said the countries such as Japan and Vietnam which were lagging behind Sri Lanka in terms of development are today way ahead of Sri Lanka.

“This is why we will focus on a commerce-based diplomacy. We will do what is best for our citizens and not take arbitrary or unpalatable decisions,” he told those present at the Foreign Affairs Ministry soon after assuming duties.

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ceylon Thursday, 25 May 2017 05:20 PM

now need is the not lectures.implimentations. via DM Android App

Senaka Thursday, 25 May 2017 07:09 PM

Thank you for the information Ravi. I did know until I read this article that Japan is way ahead of Sri Lanka.

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