Minister of Justice Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe yesterday announced that he would run for President.
“I am coming forward as a candidate for the victory of the Sri Lankan state and its people,” Rajapakshe told reporters at the Independence Arcade on Thursday.
Rajapakshe criticised short-sighted policies for leading to the country’s economic crisis and increasing poverty. In announcing his policies, Dr. Rajapakshe emphasised the need for special banks to support entrepreneurs, increased efficiency in the state sector, and regulation of the private sector.
Highlighting his foreign policy, Rajapakshe stressed the importance of maintaining friendly relations with all countries with priority given to neighbouring nations. He also noted his efforts to combat corruption, mentioning a new law to strengthen the bribery commission and his recent signing of a cabinet paper on the proceeds of crime bill.
Rajapakshe outlined steps he had taken to promote national reconciliation and addressed concerns about his dual role. (RK)
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