We will not be dependent on aid - President Rajapaksa

"If we are offered genuine aid we will take it; if not we will forget about aid and do our job. We will not be dependent on aid", said President Mahinda Rajapaksa commenting on the reported suspending of aid by the UK, addressing editors and media heads from the Sri Lankan media, at Temple Trees today.

When asked for his views on the reported stopping of aid by the UK Government, President Rajapaksa said this could be a reference to post-tsunami aid offered to Sri Lanka.

"We will use our own money. We cannot wait for assistance from any sources to carry out our responsibilities", the President added.

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