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Pivithuru Hela Urumaya(PHU) leader MP Udaya Gammanpila requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe in writing to take steps for Sri Lanka to become a member of BRICS, an organized named after its original five members- Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa.
Gammanpila, in an open letter to the president, said global economic and political trends change fast, and the world power is shifting towards Asia.
He said it is high time for Sri Lanka to review its foreign policy in the latest context and reset it accordingly.
At the latest summit of BRICS in Johannesburg, South Africa, another six countries - Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Argentina secured full membership. A number of other countries have sought to join it.
The countries in BRICS account for 27 percent of the global GDP. As an initiative of BRICS, a lending agency called ‘New Development Bank’ has been set up with an initial capital of US $ 50 billion as an alternative to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
Gammanpila said the US dollar, as an international currency, dominated the global market with the backing of the G7 countries including the United States. He said BRICS is now exploring a common approach for international transactions, independent of the US dollar. (Kelum Bandara)
Ranga Friday, 25 August 2023 06:37 PM
Get rid of this guy from the parliament
Mori Friday, 25 August 2023 06:48 PM
Yes...u all 225 members have made a strong industrial country that can match BRICS...do u knw the meaning of BRICS...?
kumar Friday, 25 August 2023 06:55 PM
What a joke BRICS means Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. You can't eliminate core member Indian from BRICS even before joining them.
BRCS would be better to join into rather than BRICS Sunday, 27 August 2023 10:14 AM
With India in BRICS, then half is value to us is lost.
Ganesh Friday, 25 August 2023 06:58 PM
First let go of your racist ideas then we can work towards BRICS
DD Friday, 25 August 2023 08:06 PM
Let's avoid politics in this decision. Economic experts should handle it. We need to think about the good and bad sides before deciding. Joining BRICS could make Sri Lanka vulnerable to bigger economies. Relying too much on BRICS for trade could be risky. Possiblity loosing current GSP etc.,Also for example, if a big economy like Russia faces problems, we might be in trouble if we share a currency. We should be cautious about getting caught up in the Saudi killer prince's double games.
Peace be upon us. Friday, 25 August 2023 08:24 PM
First write to the president to solve the ethnic crisis.Do you know how. Listen- two states in one country.
peacemeastilamus Saturday, 26 August 2023 01:13 AM
In your dreams matey. Dream on forever.
Kalupana Friday, 25 August 2023 09:05 PM
This fellow has gone crazy. Meaning of BRICS must be understood. Udaya Gamampila does not know any the about global issues and trying to make Sri Lanka a member. Hope President will not take his request seriously.
Christo255 Friday, 25 August 2023 09:06 PM
You cannot apply and join BRICS you need to be invited. Country of 22 million which is bankrupt cannot be expected to be invited. As usual Gomma just like to stir pots
Ruwan Friday, 25 August 2023 09:19 PM
Hahaha Gammanpila advising Prez on Foreign Affairs is like teaching grandmother to suck eggs.
Mandayan Friday, 25 August 2023 09:54 PM
You will then claim all those BRICS countries are Buddhists countries and call all to come and protest in front of their embassies. Come on Gamapilla!!
joshua Friday, 25 August 2023 10:14 PM
Who listens to this racist??
Indika Friday, 25 August 2023 10:18 PM
Gamapillai's foreign policy and economics saw Sri Lanka loose out on a USD 400 million outright grant under the MCC when he spread fabricated and false information about the agreement in the run up to the last presidential election. No need to say any more.
Hussain Athas Friday, 25 August 2023 10:25 PM
Mental people will speak what ever they want.
Siva Saturday, 26 August 2023 03:17 AM
He must be talking about Prick and not BRICS.
TS Saturday, 26 August 2023 05:22 AM
It clearly shows the mental capacity of this idiot and others in our parliament who are ruining this great country.
Amaran Saturday, 26 August 2023 05:43 AM
What we manufacture to EXPORT TO BRICS countries. They will be able to export to our country to benefit.
dana Saturday, 26 August 2023 06:27 AM
Gammanpila seems starting write love letters to RW, but with your full endorsement rajapakshas converted this lovely country to a pariah state in international arena which you heavily responsible
wsw Saturday, 26 August 2023 06:45 AM
@Peace be upon us- what is the current issue affecting the minority? Please enlighten us. As for your 'Two States One Country' hallucination, if hypothetically turns into reality, what happens to the almost Seventy percent of minority living among the majority. If they do stay put, will the majority also be free to enjoy the same rights regardless, in your so called own state?
J Julampitiya Saturday, 26 August 2023 08:01 AM
100 hell joint where he and his masters put the country now suggesting may be to whome he wants to cast his vote next time. All these failed gurus somehow want a business in the political scene hanging around with any policy holding master
Gamini Saturday, 26 August 2023 09:16 AM
This racist is trying show off that he understands global economic factors
Morning Racist Saturday, 26 August 2023 12:21 PM
Gammanpila has started his dream Gamana !
Tissa Fernando Saturday, 26 August 2023 06:18 PM
Gamarala Is back again with some ideas
Join BRICS to save ourselves from NATO Saturday, 26 August 2023 07:50 PM
All countries of BRICS are power block outside NATO. We must join it to prevent any invasion of ourselves by the US, like what happened to Iraq and Afghanistan. India along cannot stop NATO from invading us, we need broader support.
Birds of a feather Saturday, 26 August 2023 09:09 PM
Birds of a dictatorial feather should flock together.
Buddhist Sunday, 27 August 2023 12:06 AM
This clearly shows Gammanpilla is a Chinese agent and that is why he is protesting with racially dangerous slogans in order to create trouble in the country.
N V Jen Monday, 28 August 2023 03:55 PM
First payback the huge amount you have robbed from an Australian woman. Honesty cannot be obliterated by racism.
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