China’s Sri Lanka Foray’
Today, on the 30th of October, an event was held at the Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka for the launch of the book ‘Teardrop Diplomacy: China’s Sri Lanka Foray’ by Asanga Abeyagoonasekera. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa graced the event with his presence, where he commended Asanga’s invaluable contributions to Sri Lanka’s foreign policy and national security.
The Opposition Leader emphasized the significance of expert-driven foreign policy and noted that Asanga is a key foreign policy advisor to him. He highlighted that Asanga will play a pivotal role in the prospective SJB government.
Rationality over knee-jerk reactions was a recurring theme in the Opposition Leader’s speech, underscoring the need for well-thought-out policymaking. He used the Yoshida Doctrine as a shining example of how tactical economic growth can be achieved through masterful public policy decisions.
He stressed the importance of Sri Lanka collaborating with countries that bring value to the nation and expressed the necessity of establishing a structured foreign policy decision-making process and incorporating input from think tanks for comprehensive policy proposals. He further insisted that meritocracy should be at the core of the recruitment process for Sri Lankan foreign services.
