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Hon. Ravi Karunanayake

New Democratic Front· National List· 17 June 2025 ·Procedural: Procedural: Israel-Iran Conflict Discussion and Ministerial Statement on Energy

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Hon. Ravi Karunanayake urged the Minister to expedite renewable energy initiatives, citing the risk of a worsening oil situation amid the Iran–Israel conflict. He asked why the Government was proceeding with renewables in the current manner and called for faster action at least until the international crisis is resolved.

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¶ 01 I ask the Minister: why proceed with renewables in this manner? Because tomorrow the oil situation could become severe. Please, at least until the Iran–Israel issue is resolved, expedite renewables. And also—

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Hansard, Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ·No. 1750929357043199 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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