Post War New Sri Lanka -An Interview With President Mahinda Rajapaksa - Aljzazeera May 27, 2010

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(Update 7 feb2011) Mr Mohan Samaranayaka on Colonial influence on post independence Sri Lanka said although Sri Lanka became independent in 1948 Sri Lanka has not acieveved a complete independence even after 63 years. We are still dependent on western thinking, style, lifestyle, language, products, brands... in short western people has sawn their seeds in former colonies, nations for their survival. Sawing colonial seeds in people's minds and hearts are more influencial and profitable than politically colonizing nations. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epsoYpsJU-s Update: Dec 18 (Xinhua) World Bank removes Sri Lanka from underdeveloped list. Sri Lanka is no longer an underdeveloped country after surpassing 2,000 U.S. dollars per capita income, a World Bank official said here on Friday. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Managing Director of the World Bank, said Sri Lanka is no longer qualified for International Development Association loans that provide interest free financial assistance to the underdeveloped countries She said that the World Bank instead would consider providing a commercial loan of 265 million U.S. dollars from International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, an arm of the World Bank aiming to reduce poverty in middle-income and creditworthy countries by promoting sustainable development through loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services. "The World Bank has been an active partner in supporting Sri Lanka in its transition from a low income country in conflict to a middle income country in peace," said Okonjo-Iweala when meeting with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The post-conflict environment provided an opportunity for the World Bank to support the Sri Lankan government's vision to firmly establish its place in the ranks of fast growing middle income countries, she said. In addition to funding, Okonjo-Iweala said the international financial institution is also willing to share knowledge and expertise with Sri Lanka regarding urban development. She said foreign direct investment is vital for any middle income country to achieve its economic targets and emphasized the importance of seeking alternative energy sources as the world is on the brink of an energy crisis. Okonjo-Iweala's trip coincides with a new era of development in Sri Lanka as it embarks on an ambitious new course towards a middle income country in lasting peace, the World Bank said in a statement. http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-12/17/c_13653814.htm ----- May 27, 2010, 9:55 "Be fair with us, dont treat Sri Lanka like this becuase we defeated terrorism, unfortunately other countries couldnt defeat terrorism yet though we have done that" Aljzeera Interviews Sri Lanka president Mahinda Rajapaksa arter one year of defeat of Tamil Tiger (LTTE) terrorists. In his first international interview since the end of the conflict, 101 East speaks with Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka's president, about the future of Sri Lanka. President Rapaksa inherited the war and ended the war and he answers to post war allegations thrown at him: war crimes, corruption, nepotism, post war reconcilliation and development. 2:27 Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa (0:05 , 1:23 Pakiasoti) , (0:15 , 1:00 Sampanthan), (0:32 1:08 , 1:39 Rajiva) also give their views at the begining.