Cabinet decides to suspend implementation of MCC

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The Cabinet has decided to suspend the implementation of the Millennium Challenge Cooperation Agreement.

Accordingly, the Cabinet yesterday (Dec18) decided to appoint a four member committee to look into the matter.

Co- Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Bandula Gunawardana made this statement while participating at a press briefing.

The committee comprising the following has been appointed to study the agreement - Dr. Lalith Gunaruwan, Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Architect Nalaka Jayaweera, Former Secretary to the Ministry of Transport D.S. Jayaweera and President's Counsel Nihal Jayawardena.

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