During that time, the United States had banned the sale of war like items to Sri Lanka. He added that the US has helped Sri Lanka in establishing a Marine Corps and in other maritime warfare activity. If this is the position, he would continue in office though he had done enormous damage to Sri Lanka. For him, the most significant development appears to be his Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) inching their way to form a common alliance. Even more importantly, to prove that Sri Lanka is still an independent, sovereign nation and the future generations have a secure future.

Source: Sunday Times July 06, 2019 20:29 UTC