International force behind SL’s economy: MR

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An international force is behind Sri Lanka’s economy and this force is still active, Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa told Parliament today.

Speaking during the second reading debate in the House, the local agents of these forces are still active.

“It was them who sponsored protests that are taking place in the nation. Their action affects the tourism sector which has begun to recover now,” the former PM said.

“Some are questioning the defence allocation. I would like to tell them that a country's defence is more important than anything else. We will not allow the nation’s security to be at stake,” he added.

“The budget 2023 is a giant leap to stabilize the economy though it does not fulfil aspirations of some sectors. The emphasis made on the youth in the budget is welcome. Loss making state enterprises should be restructured. However we are of the view that profit making enterprises should be safeguarded. We are against selling off national assets to the foreign forces,” he also said.

“One has to remember that the Yahapalana government had gone for borrowings which the country cannot resist. We have not neglected social welfare even during difficult time. We have managed our finances and ensured social welfare in the past. We shall do the same in the future as well,” he stressed. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)

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johan Tuesday, 22 November 2022 01:44 PM

Not International forces Medamulana Rajapakses robbed the dollars from Chinese funded projects

Sam Tuesday, 22 November 2022 01:47 PM

WE ARE NOT STUPUD. WE KNOW WHICH FAMILY CAUSED THE ISSUE. MOST ARE US CITIZENS SO I GUESS YOU ARE RIGHT TO CALL THEM FOREIGN FORCES!! NEVER VOTE FOR THIS MAN HIS FAMILY OR FREINDS AGAIN!!! HE IS THE VERY DEVIL HIMSELF.

Be Fair Tuesday, 22 November 2022 01:47 PM

I agree with Lord MR, you? These people behind this must be having fat bank accounts in off-shore tax heavens.

No more tax man Tuesday, 22 November 2022 01:49 PM

MR is the major reason for today's mess. He took back Sri Lankan from Emirates for his ego. We all pay losses today.

Dharmin Senanayake Tuesday, 22 November 2022 01:51 PM

Don’t trust these people anymore. I was a fan and loyal person for These people in the past but not anymore. They have been deceiving people and still continue to do so by shredding false information.

Cugan Tuesday, 22 November 2022 01:51 PM

What a shame on this man, resign.....

Charles Bate Tuesday, 22 November 2022 01:52 PM

MR using an old worn-out tactic of blaming everyone except himself and his family who allegedly brought SL to its knees.

AZOOR JUNAIDEEN Tuesday, 22 November 2022 01:53 PM

For Gods sake don’t let this twit raise his ugly head. Bankrupted the country by robbing and now blames foreign forces. For heaven’s sake Bali Mynah please see the end of your term honourably with your family and siblings

Don Senerath Tuesday, 22 November 2022 01:53 PM

So called Patriots are again standing up for safeguarding National Assests! These same bulls create all state organizations making loss, as happen to Sri Lankan, by managing their relatives without necessary qualifications. We are not donkeys to believe your words again!

johan Tuesday, 22 November 2022 01:58 PM

Not international force behind.He and His family borrowed the money from China under the guise of development and looted whatever possible way.Now 54Billion Dolllars in Debt Trap. China is not willing debt restructure.IMF help is under question?? Innocent people have to suffer

Pockets Tuesday, 22 November 2022 01:58 PM

"tourism sector which has begun to recover now" - STITCH MORE POCKETS now

Mike Revere Tuesday, 22 November 2022 01:59 PM

If they continue with same robberies and send dollars to international force accounts kept hidden, there is no future for the citizens of this nation. Do not be deceived by lies these 'kings' utter

Saliya Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:00 PM

Commedian

N.M. Perera Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:15 PM

As usual....Bunkum. MR and the Family the cause.. RW bailed us out strategically. The Royalist par excellence.

Sandy Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:16 PM

The best option for the next elections is ranil, there should be a middle way. Ranil needs to rebuild UNP by bringing new talent.

Lanka Shantha Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:17 PM

Aiyo, we know everything about economic more than your Cabraal. Why don't you bring back the diverted Hambantota Barbour fund that came from China?

ANNECUNT Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:18 PM

You stupid idiot ,there is no economy in sri-lanka you stole all our money and put 22 millon people in hunger school childen are fainting

Dollar man Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:27 PM

MR should see a shrink as soon as possible. What is he talking about. Passing the buck on international communities. Make him to bring back the billions of dollars taken out.

Modaya Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:28 PM

International forces were forced to step in after Medamulana forces robbed the country…..you can’t fool all the people all the time…..

Abd Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:32 PM

During the height of Aragalaya,we identified local ass-kissers of mentioned international corrupt forces, when they were hiding in an islet in the middle of the ocean

Dana Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:32 PM

Must be the rogue American.

don Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:33 PM

Yes Iternational Force-IMF is behind it, as they have lent SL money highest number of times, only next to Pakistan

SC Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:34 PM

This is nothing less than an "insult to peoples intelligence" in our country. This man really thinks that this country is full of idiots (although we have no shortage of such).

TR Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:35 PM

RANIL W WAS THE PM UNDER THE YAHAPALANAYA GOVT. ACCORDING TO MR RW IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS CRISIS WHILE THE RAJAPAKSAS WHO WERE ON TOP OF THE LIST ARE TRYING TO GET AWAY

Dinuka Lankeshwara Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:38 PM

Of course Ugandans !

Ranga Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:38 PM

Of course blame everyone else These guys are trying to go polls and pulling the same trick

Nuwan Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:42 PM

Mahinda is a left-wing. But his administration prosecuted the worst form of right-wing policies. fine example is tax cuts that brought the country to the knee.

Kikazaru Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:45 PM

Yes, Gota the former dual citizen. Look no further. What a clown.

Dinesh Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:54 PM

Defense is important. But it should not be spent to welcome kuputas (your brother). International forces....is China's Xi your grandfather....

Sokrates Tuesday, 22 November 2022 02:59 PM

A FAIRY TALE Once upon a time, a President of Sri Lanka traveled to Germany to be treated for his insomnia. He couldn't sleep anymore because he committed many evil, evil deeds and had many people murdered. Since the chancellor of the Germans knew about his bad, bad deeds, he didn't get a VIP reception. However, because the President had many, many enemies, many, many weapons were brought in boxes with diplomatic luggage to his embassy in Berlin before his visit to Germany. Now, however, another affront to the poor, ailing President. The uncooperative Germans would not allow his body guards to carry weapons to protect him from his enemies. No German politician visited him in the hospital to wish him a speedy recovery. After his hospital stay, the President flew back home, sad because the Germans had ignored him as a great statesman. He then wept bitterly into his maroon shawl during the flight and drowned his sadness in Arrack. And if he hasn't died, he still has sleepless nights.

Can you please stay away from Politics Tuesday, 22 November 2022 03:07 PM

Ok then how about the thugs you brought from prison to attack the protesters? what kind of force is that? you speak like a saint now?

Sokrates Tuesday, 22 November 2022 03:10 PM

This guy is really annoying.

Gayantha Hemachandra Tuesday, 22 November 2022 03:12 PM

Old Myna, are you still turning pages from your old rule book? Except Byeeyas, even small children know who have caused the downfall and bankruptcy of our national economy. Through out the past years you and all in your disgraced family have looted our national wealth and assets and as a result, today Sri Lanka is a godforsaken bankrupt country and people are suffering every way . You and all in your family can’t get rid of the curses of our suffering men , women and children.You are cursed and destined to hell,

Ranjith Tuesday, 22 November 2022 03:14 PM

Ohh yes international force China your friend only yahapalana borrowed you borrowed and invested in useless projects and also cheated the country now we are suffering because of your family

Tak Tik Tuk Tuesday, 22 November 2022 03:19 PM

Lets talk about Pre and post Yahapalanaya... 1. Tsunami Funds 2. White Elephant Projects 3. Commission on all projects 4. Nepotism 5. MIG Deal 6. Murders - Lasantha, Wasim, Eknaligoda etc 7. Partnership with Emirates Airlines 8. Pandora Papers 9. Real Estate acquisitions of all your family members, including deed under your grand children names. 10. Uganda companies List goes on.... Lastly, your current SLPP is lead by a Yahapalanaya member... Whatever you say now, no one believes anymore

Cherath Tuesday, 22 November 2022 03:39 PM

Blaming the International even for his flatulence but is quick to seek international loans. He can be likened to Pol Pot of Sri Lanka, economically. At the moment it reads 21 trillion. Unashamedly, he is still parading his family holding the highest positions, albeit minus the two who were sent packing by the general public since 9th May.

Punchi Tuesday, 22 November 2022 04:17 PM

The Tamils who were agitating for rights became the enemies of the state and resulted in. 330,000 armed force. Now we Shingalese who are agitating for food, fuel, medicines, gas and the right to protest have become enemies of the state so the 330,000 Rana Virus have to be kept to protect the establishment that is impoverishing us

Sri Tuesday, 22 November 2022 04:43 PM

Rightly said MR ..some international force of your two brothers have done to our economy and you are still want to bring them back to politics...they two made your downfall and yet you don't know about it ? What a childishly politics is this ?.It looks that you haven't won the war but your brave army did it for this country...it is now clear how inept leader you are indeed? The more you open your moths the more lies like this come out ..there is no any international conspiracy but locally made one to bring down our economy...

Aquarius Tuesday, 22 November 2022 04:46 PM

There is still a percentage of Sri lankans who worship these Rajapakse idiots, when they know in their hearts they robbed the country, left right and centre. Like Trump, this is his base. The defence story is done and dusted, and we know you openly tried to divide the country on ethnic grounds and made commissions on every defence procurement. Enough is enough, the international mantra is the past, people know who brought the country to its knees.

Nation Tuesday, 22 November 2022 04:53 PM

Well said Tak Tik Tuk, well said Indeed. Hope people will remember these things since most seem to have very short memory.

Volker Metzger Tuesday, 22 November 2022 04:59 PM

Rajapaksa's statement shows the whole lack of scruples and dishonor of this man!!! He represents some kind of conspiracy theory regarding the criminal activities of his family clan! Some foreign powers have led Sri Lanka into misery and abyss! The facts of his guilt and those of his family are clear! They have developed and maintained a corrupt system and enriched themselves enormously at the expense of the poorest in the country! That alone is the truth!!!

Gunalapala Ponnadasa Tuesday, 22 November 2022 05:23 PM

Of course, they have invested all stolen money Fromm the government!! Hard find a country without illegal investments by SL politicians and their families - They are henna the game -0 NOT the thieves!!

Disgusted Tuesday, 22 November 2022 06:07 PM

It clearly goes to show that none of the Rajapaske's nor the other crooks and their stooges have a ounce of shame, if this was so they would have resigned ages ago and left politics. Buttt!!! then again name ONE dishonest person who directly and or indirectly brought the country to its knees have apologised for the part they played!!. and they have the nerve to talk shop. Lock them all up and throw away the keys.

CITIZEN Tuesday, 22 November 2022 06:39 PM

Not International Forces ,Rajapakshe Forces behind Sri Lanka’s economy and once again the same force are trying to active again, Mr. MR it will not happen again is this mother land ,its only your dream. Citizen's are not stupid. we all are waiting till a election comes to show how your family will run again without address.

T T Tuesday, 22 November 2022 06:50 PM

Is the Indian spies running the DM. Look at the comments all criticising Rajspaksa but not a single comment about an obvious suspect which is India. Can this sort of thing can happen in any other newspapers , the answer is NO.

Kps Tuesday, 22 November 2022 07:36 PM

For sure yes. Non other than your younger Bro Basil who is a dual citizen.

Quolp Tuesday, 22 November 2022 11:16 PM

Your excellency has been living in the hearts and minds of the people of Sri Lanka for the great service you have done in sake of our future generation, eliminating the Tamil Tiger Terrorists, the action condemned by the US and its allies who still wanted to DIVIDE

Saman Wednesday, 23 November 2022 06:02 AM

International forces that want only the best for the country and its people. Unlike your family that wanted only the best for your people.

Andrew Silva Wednesday, 23 November 2022 06:39 AM

Oh my God, what does this man thinks of majority of Sri Lankan’s we are fools. There is no international force behind our economy. Only force was and is, is the Rajapaksha force.

Sambo Wednesday, 23 November 2022 07:12 AM

You and your family are the forces behind the downfall of this country. How can you sleep at night.

Fernando Wednesday, 23 November 2022 07:50 AM

So, it has nothing to do with your uneducated stupid brother becoming the Finance minister? Shut up MR !

Minapala Kabaragoda Wednesday, 23 November 2022 09:31 AM

Most of the poor countries accept all illegal money and invest. If they stop it, then SL will be developed soon. Not only poor countries - podi mynas have invested in Malburne!!

Martin Milton Wednesday, 23 November 2022 10:16 AM

Oh Yeah? Like he can talk! What is this perennial crook and self imposed king cheat still doing in Parliament? The people of Sri Lanka are being so utterly neglectful of their rights. The people who throng Airport when crooks land in Sri Lanka and throng to meetings hosted by these crooks should be ashamed of themselves! When all thieving politicians need to be totally rejected and the nation kept as ONE, under ONE FLAG and UNITARY, OH! the Sri Lankan people seem to have lost the plot! MM

Jason Friday, 25 November 2022 12:54 PM

@ T T - do you think all our spies or do you think its one person impersonating and commenting? Do you have recordings between the spies and Indian politician. Cos apparently those are the standards of one Mr. Sisira who is obsessed with spies. are you him? so many questions argghh. By the ways if we were the reason for your downfall why didnt your celestial beings from China stop Indian advances. For the amount of land, resources and women that they have stolen from you, that is the least they could have done. Maybe next time their spy ships berth at Colombo you can raise this with them, but dont go if their ship lands in Hambantota that is pretty much their own land. They will drive you out. take care

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