‘Int’l forces trying to obstruct Lanka’s development drive’

Kandy North Special Corr

Although certain groups are trying to discredit Sri Lanka internationally by tabling resolutions at the forthcoming UNHRC Sessions levelling various allegations, President Mahinda Rajapaksa is working according to the stance that we should boldly face such challenges, Mass Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

The minister was addressing a meeting after inaugurating rehabilitation work on the Wilanagama-Medilla road in Harispattuwa which is estimated to cost Rs 800 million. The minister said that when the President was spearheading national economic development after ending a 30 year war and restoring unity and peace, international forces were trying to obstruct our path through various devious means.

People should be mindful of these challenges posed to the country and nation.

He said the President who had created an environment for the people to stand up as proud Sri Lankans anywhere in the world, had now enabled people to be partners of the development march towards making Sri Lanka the Wonder of Asia.

Presidential Co-ording Secretary (Highways) Chandra Rajapaksa presided.

Parliamentarian Eric Weerawardena, Provincial Minister Sunil Amaratunge, Akurana Pradesheeya Sabha Vice Chairman Amarajeewa Indrakumara and several others spoke.