America's approach flawed Gottabaya furious

America's approach with Sri Lanka after war is erroneous. To establish good relations among both countries the policies concerning Sri Lanka and America need to review was said by Defense Secretary Gottabaya Rajapakse.

 

He further mentioned at the journalist conference held at the Defense Ministry two days back said, America is in a prejudiced manner treating the Sri Lanka military officials which I wish to mention.

 

Every time I meet the American diplomats and officials they are stating that coordination with our military should be strengthened.

 

At the fourth stage of Eelam war, American armed forces to utilize Sri Lanka's facilities made an agreement. Accordingly, America is training the Sri Lanka forces.

 

Names of the senior military officials recommended by the Sri Lanka government for the courses in America for commanding officials level is rejected matter and  including controversial issues, will be discussed by me with the American panel which will arrive to Colombo.

 

Contrary to the statements notified at many instances that bilateral relationship is necessary with Sri Lanka, America is now functioning. On the basis of false information, the decision taken by America, is one example of former Rehabilitation Commissioner Major General Suthantha Ranasinghe issue.

 

Major General Suthantha Ranasinghe's name was recommended for the American training on the basis that he functioned as the Commanding Chief of the 53rd unit during war, was rejected by the American Embassy.

 

But he headed this regiment after the war came to an end in year 2009, month of May. The present Military Secretary and  Major General Suthantha Ranasinghe’s recommendation  was rejected is not an individual issue.

 

Such policies of America should be changed. India is giving training opportunities to 2800 from the Sri Lanka forces. The next is Pakistan, which provides training for 1000 forces, and the next is China.

 

China will allocate many places for the trainings for Sri Lanka forces.

 

If military training to America is completely stopped, the Sri Lanka officials can undergo their trainings at China, India and Pakistan.  This system was planned before the American officials visit.

 

They were scheduled to visit Colombo to attend the discussions held in last year December. At that time, their tour was postponed but the reasons were not notified by America was mentioned by him.

 

Saturday , 26 January 2013