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Kissing Kawanthissa worthier than embracing IMF Chief, says Sajith

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Kissing Kawanthissa worthier than embracing IMF Chief, says Sajith
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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday said that kissing Kawanthissa, the deceased tusker, was worthier than kissing the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking in Parliament, Premadasa criticised the Government’s rela.

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  • —Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday said that kissing Kawanthissa, the deceased tusker, was worthier than kissing the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
  • —Speaking in Parliament, Premadasa criticised the Government’s relationship with international financial institutions, including the IMF, World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB), while raising concerns over the country’s poverty levels.
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