Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - June 2012

In this issue

The book Gota’s War, The Crushing of Tamil Tiger Terrorism in Sri Lanka authored by professional journalist and columnist C A Chandraprema was officially launched with President Mahinda Rajapaksa as Chief Guest for the occasion and Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the Guest of Honour. The title of the book is in due recognition of the Defence Secretary who successfully orchestrated the defeat of the LTTE under the steadfast leadership of the President. The book journeys back to explore the root causes of the conflict in order to present the story of the war in its proper context and brings into question conventional wisdom on war and peace in Sri Lanka.
Minister Basil Rajapaksa took over the mammoth task of Economic Development two years ago. Known as a worker who never takes no for an answer, much expectation and hope were laid on him.
Sri Lanka and Great Britain are inherently linked due to the historical ties the two countries share, with Sri Lanka being a former colony. However, while old ties have remained new relationships have been formed, which need to be recognised for the two countries to forge ahead. With many Sri Lankans domiciled in the UK, our strong cultural ties have ensured that the two countries make ‘honest friends’ of each other, as explained by John Rankin, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. Having visited many areas in Sri Lanka, the High Commissioner has experienced the diversity as well as seen the positive developments in the country.