LANKA-PRANAB 2 LST

"Clear separation of powers, rule of law, social justice,
secularism, free press and vigilant citizens and civil groups
have ensured that threats to your sovereignty from within and
without are tackled with an inner strength that can come only
through the ballot," Mukherjee said.

On the economic front, Pranab said the Sri Lankan economy
was showing a growth path, witnessing a decline in inflation
and narrowing of the trade deficit.
At the lecture titled "Economics as a Driving Force of
International Relations," the Finance Minister said the Lankan
economy had exhibited considerable resilience in the first few
months of 2009 despite shocks from the global recession and
the resultant slowdown in domestic economic activity. PTI TVS
ANU


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