Which foreign policy of J. R. Jayewardene is notable for seeking out foreign investment to Sri Lanka?
Open Economy Policy
War Waging Policy
National Defence Policy
Cultural Exchange Policy
Answer
The Open Economy Policy was a foreign policy of J. R. Jayewardene, who was the President of Sri Lanka from 1977 to 1989. The policy sought to encourage foreign investment into Sri Lanka by liberalizing the economy and making it more attractive to foreign investors.
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