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Harsha de Silva

@harshadesilvamp

Father. Husband. MP for Colombo #SriLanka. Chair #Parliament Com on Public Finance. Founder #1990SuwaSeriya. Eisenhower Global Fellow. bit.ly/2PvMDKQ

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calendar_today18-10-2013 13:18:06

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I3. 3 Islands Trade Agreement. During our meeting with Winston Peters Dep PM of #NewZealand I brought up a matter we started discussing in 2017 on a trade agreement among #NewZealand #Singapore and #SriLanka. Michael Appleton perhaps we could do new feasibility study.

I3.  3 Islands Trade Agreement. During our meeting with <a href="/winstonpeters/">Winston Peters</a> Dep PM of #NewZealand I brought up a matter we started discussing in 2017 on a  trade agreement among #NewZealand #Singapore and #SriLanka. <a href="/michelappleton/">Michael Appleton</a> perhaps we could do new feasibility study.
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Rich discussion w Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺 Foreign Minister of #Poland on reforms that took his country from communism and food queues to a thriving high income success story. Many lessons for JVP ideologists driving the NPP gov in #SriLanka. Hosted by EU in Sri Lanka and LKI

Rich discussion w <a href="/sikorskiradek/">Radosław Sikorski 🇵🇱🇪🇺</a> Foreign Minister of #Poland on reforms that took his country from communism and food queues to a thriving high income success story. Many lessons for JVP ideologists driving the NPP gov in #SriLanka. Hosted by <a href="/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/">EU in Sri Lanka</a> and <a href="/the_lki/">LKI</a>
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Attended UN Development dialogue today. Committed to re-engage w/ Govt on sustainable solution to #periodpoverty, focusing on targeted support, not all adult girls in schools. We pushed for more funds but only 1.4 Bn was allocated, still unspent. Let’s ensure resources reach those in need

Attended <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> dialogue today. Committed to re-engage w/ Govt on sustainable solution to #periodpoverty, focusing on targeted support, not all adult girls in schools. We pushed for more funds but only 1.4 Bn was allocated, still unspent. Let’s ensure resources reach those in need
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Welcome move to amend laws for returning refugees! Many Sri Lankans remain in camps for 30+ yrs. They yearn to return to their birthplace. Harassment like Palaly incident deters them. Govt must also focus on reintegration: skills training, housing & support. Thousands still await

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Pres Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Govt advert says taxes fund critical public services such as 1990 Suwa Seriya, serving 2M+ Sri Lankans equally. Ironic—we started it in 2016, now it’s their tax pitch! Still, it shows taxes can transform lives when used right. 🇱🇰 #TaxForPublicGood

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Latest episode up! 🎬 Covering OSA/PTA legislation, Next trade union developments, electricity tariff reforms, and new labor policies (minimum wage & unemployment insurance). Watch the full discussion: bit.ly/3FLZIL3 #SriLanka

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DailyFT misquoted me at PUCSL: #CEB’s Rs. 144B 2024 profit, not loss, is misleading due to a Rs. 62B clawback. Their 2025 tariff hike is flawed—unfair accounting & Q1-H2 timeline mix. PUCSL must ensure transparent, H-to-H adjustments! bit.ly/3Hvr4po #lka #TariffReform

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Deeply saddened by the tragic #AirIndia Crash in Ahmedabad. My heartfelt condolences to the people of India & the families of those affected. May the departed rest in peace, and I pray for the swift recovery of the injured & that strength be with all during this time of grief🇮🇳🙏

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Why did my💡bill jump 15%? The NPP Govts rollback of critical CEB reforms is to blame. Rebundling CEB into a state-run monopoly & 🛑 private investment drives up costs & stall renewables. We need to unbundle & let private investors modernize our power for cheaper, greener energy!

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In response to Pres Anura Kumara Dissanayake comment that this has to be #SriLanka last visit to IMF, Gita Gopinath it’s 1st Dep MD agreed “… as long as you stay the course”. My Q; “Is not reversing reforms of 2024 Electricity Act deviating from the course?”

In response to Pres <a href="/anuradisanayake/">Anura Kumara Dissanayake</a> comment that this has to be #SriLanka last visit to <a href="/IMFNews/">IMF</a>, <a href="/GitaGopinath/">Gita Gopinath</a> it’s 1st Dep MD agreed “… as long as you stay the course”. My Q; “Is not reversing reforms of 2024 Electricity Act deviating from the course?”
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Honoring Mahinda Siriwardana, outgoing Finance Sec for guiding #lka from worst crisis; 70%+ inflation, bankruptcy & no fuel or power to negative inflation & fiscal responsibility. I backed him amid harsh criticism & now many praise him. Truth prevails! Thank you for your service.

Honoring Mahinda Siriwardana, outgoing Finance Sec for guiding #lka from worst crisis; 70%+ inflation, bankruptcy &amp; no fuel or power to negative inflation &amp; fiscal responsibility. I backed him amid harsh criticism &amp; now many praise him. Truth prevails! Thank you for your service.
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In Parliament of Sri Lanka, I exposed the Govt’s hypocrisies! They rejected the CBSL Independence Bill, Economic Transformation, Public Debt Management & Public Finance Management Bills—challenged them in Supreme Court and threatened to end the IMF deal. Now they want our support?

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The people of #SriLanka extend heartfelt thanks to the Government of #india & India in Iran for the safe evacuation of our citizens under #OperationSindhu. Your cooperation & humanitarian gesture strengthen our bond. Grateful! India in Sri Lanka #IndiaSriLankaFriendship

The people of #SriLanka extend heartfelt thanks to the Government of #india &amp; <a href="/India_in_Iran/">India in Iran</a> for the safe evacuation of our citizens under #OperationSindhu. Your cooperation &amp; humanitarian gesture strengthen our bond. Grateful!  <a href="/IndiainSL/">India in Sri Lanka</a> 

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