State Finance Minister , Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena called for a press conference in his office . In this conference he said, although the war was brought to an end, Srilanka has to face several challenges. Economic blockage and war crimes inquiry are two issues Srilanka Government found it difficult to tackle.
While this is the situation , one MP has recently said, that we don’t want a President who bent down to International Community . But the President has neither bent down nor antagonized the International community . He has faced the challenge in an strategic manner . By introducing 19th amendment to the constitution he won’t the respect of the international community . Further fishing ban imposed by European Union is now removed. Steps have been taken to restore GSP + . In Parliament , UNP as well as SLFP call equal 82 seats. With the help of other parties UNP was able to increase its number to 106 while SLFP increased it to 90 . Although SLFP and UNP have their own different policies , for the common benefit of the country both parties have joined and formed the national Government.
In the year 2017 President will be compelled to take certain decision which in effect reflect important changes in the political and economic fields .
