Easy for western countries to talk, to criticise us: Rajapaksa

September 14, 2013 16:55

Dismissing allegations about the poor human rights situation in Sri Lanka, President Mahinda Rajapaksa has said a stable and powerful government is essential for the country's development and the western countries continued to criticise him without "clear understanding".

"The development of a country requires a stable government. A stable government is a powerful support to a country. A powerful government with full support by the people is the most important factor for us to push forward," he said in an interview.

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