MR leaves for China to hold high level discussions

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Colombo, June 27 (Daily Mirror) - Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa left for a four day official visit to China today morning and will hold discussions with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang and Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his stay, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sources said that Rajapaksa's visit was on an invitation by Minister Wang Yi to attend the commemorative events marking the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence in Beijing.

The commemorative events will be attended by China's President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Li Qiang, Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other leading CPC members.

On the sidelines of the events, Rajapaksa will hold discussions with Prime Minister Li Qiang and Minister Yi on areas of mutual interest and also development projects which will benefit Sri Lanka. Rajapaksa will also discuss Sri Lanka's debt restructuring agreement and express his gratitude for the assistance given by China and the Exim Bank of China.

Rajapaksa travelled to Beijing through Singapore and will return back on July 1.

Comments - 45

Be Fair Thursday, 27 June 2024 01:27 PM

This time no booking the total First Class

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Namal Thursday, 27 June 2024 01:40 PM

To thank China for the restructure that gives a life line and spares economic swindler MR off the hook.

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Lal Palitha Perera Thursday, 27 June 2024 02:56 PM

We are not fools to get cheated by Rajapakshes consisting of rogues.

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DOT Thursday, 27 June 2024 01:30 PM

Can he concentrate ?

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Hora Thursday, 27 June 2024 04:22 PM

Money and 10% can do anything

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Man Thursday, 27 June 2024 01:31 PM

Mutual interest of funds for the elections like in 2014.

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Danny Thursday, 27 June 2024 01:42 PM

Ha, haa…raising the head again to explore the opportunity to return to power as it is election year!

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Ranjan Thursday, 27 June 2024 04:20 PM

Sure jilmart whole pathara karaya is playing a drama with Anura, Sajith, uncle and antigen dilly boy

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Mokan Thursday, 27 June 2024 01:46 PM

To pay back the commission received

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Nihal Thursday, 27 June 2024 01:57 PM

here boy take your profit from selling Sri Lanka

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Ruchira Thursday, 27 June 2024 02:25 PM

If not for MR and China we would be in Stone Age still.

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BuffaloaCitizen Thursday, 27 June 2024 03:15 PM

We are in stone age still... otherwise how can fellows like Gnanasara, Ratne, Weerawansa, Gamanpilla become the favorites of this country?

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Mahila Friday, 28 June 2024 09:35 AM

CERTAINLY, WE ARE IN STONE AGE AND IMPORTANTLY, WITHOUT THE RESOURCE OF THE STOLEM MONEY 20% CUT!!?? THAT'S WHY WE ARE BANKRUPT - HE IS APPARENTLY SEEKING SECRET PROCESS TO RETURN COMMISSION 20 % TO CHINA, so China would agree to restructure and allow "Hair Cut" on Chinese Loan for Projects!! HOPEFULLY HAPPY DAYS ARE AHEAD!!?? WE WELCOME!!?? Safe Journey to China to conclude your efforts and Good Tidings!!??? CERTAINLY, WE ARE IN STONE AGE AND IMPORTANTLY, WITHOUT THE RESOURCE OF THE STOLEM MONEY 20% CUT!!?? THAT'S WHY WE ARE BANKRUPT - HE IS APPARENTLY SEEKING SECRET PROCESS TO RETURN COMMISSION 20 % TO CHINA, so China would agree to restructure and allow "Hair Cut" on Chinese Loan for Projects!! HOPEFULLY, HAPPY DAYS ARE AHEAD!!?? Have “Safe Journey to China”, to conclude, efforts and Good Tidings too!!???

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Danny Thursday, 27 June 2024 03:17 PM

The country is already in Stone Age with debt rearrangements with Chinese Exim bank and MR as the government member, going to celebrate the arraignment made and to collect his commission.

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George Thursday, 27 June 2024 04:10 PM

His family sent the nation to stone age begging for food few years back by bankrupting the country.

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Tissa Fernando Thursday, 27 June 2024 09:11 PM

We will be in the stone age once NPP comes to power.

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Ranil Thursday, 27 June 2024 02:33 PM

Commission Rajapakse.

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shameless Thursday, 27 June 2024 03:12 PM

This guy still hasn't got rid of his greed after bankrupting the country the funds he has stashed around the world is more than enough for this country to prosper but the fellow is selfish and not a patriot

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Disgusted Thursday, 27 June 2024 03:19 PM

Exploring opportunities to rob again??? With one foot in the grave he's still thinking of "development projects" where he can rob, instead of engaging in religious activities although no amount of religious activities can compensate for all the sinful things he did!

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Volker Metzger Thursday, 27 June 2024 03:48 PM

MR is certainly a welcome guest in China! With his policies he has increased China's wealth and driven his own and his family's wealth to unprecedented heights!!! He and his family have probably never received more money than during his reign!!! He never stuck to the moderation and balance that Confucius recommends to noble people, but was all his life a common(!) person who by nature shies away from nothing and defies moderation and balance!!! Constant self-examination and self-cultivation, highly valued by ancient Chinese thinkers, contradict his innermost nature, he has always stuck to the common!!! His life record is accordingly lacking in principles and dignity!!! The people in his own country despise him, his words and his deeds!!! He should spend his "old age" in China, there he will find a community of like-minded people!!!

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WIMALSURIYA Thursday, 27 June 2024 04:15 PM

HOPE WE ARE NOT PAYING FOR THE TRIP

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MUNIDASA Thursday, 27 June 2024 04:17 PM

never give up politics , he knows how to make easy money by robbing

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GAMARALA Thursday, 27 June 2024 04:18 PM

RETIRE FROM POLITICS WE HAD ENOUGH OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

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Shakya Senarath Thursday, 27 June 2024 04:24 PM

Mahinda is a true statesman. His family royally ruined his career. If he was given 5 more year in 2015, this country would’ve flourished. His family is to blame

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Bccx vccc Thursday, 27 June 2024 04:44 PM

Ha ha

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joshua Thursday, 27 June 2024 09:57 PM

Shakya, did you just land from Mars? Nonsense

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Ranjit Friday, 28 June 2024 01:36 AM

As far as people like you are there no wonder that we are beggars in this world and people like Mahinda are swindling us left and right

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Lk Thursday, 27 June 2024 04:55 PM

Who is president now .. Is it Ranil or MR...when Ranil is president how can MR acts as an executive president in his visit to China..he can be a guest of honor but all executive powers is with Ranil. Thus visit is just a show off.. Nothing else

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KR Thursday, 27 June 2024 04:56 PM

Isn't there a policy that he's no more a leader and cannot take any decisions on behalf of the country. Shouldn't this travel be approved and why is the Chinese government entertaining this. These kind of rules must be abolished. As a past president, yes he may travel but not as an official.

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Edmond G Thursday, 27 June 2024 04:59 PM

I think Mahinda Rajapaksa played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka's development, spearheading significant infrastructural advancements and fostering economic growth during his tenure. Under his leadership, key projects were initiated to enhance transportation networks, modernize urban centers, and promote industrial expansion, thereby bolstering the country's overall infrastructure and economic resilience. His visionary policies aimed at improving education and healthcare also contributed to raising living standards across Sri Lanka. Rajapaksa's commitment to national development left a lasting positive impact, laying a foundation for future progress and prosperity.

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Denver Thursday, 27 June 2024 05:02 PM

During MR's tenure as President, there was notable progress in per capita income. His administration focused on stimulating economic growth through infrastructure development, tourism promotion, and agricultural modernization, which contributed to an increase in per capita income. By enhancing productivity in key sectors and attracting foreign investments, Rajapaksa's policies aimed to uplift living standards and bolster economic stability, thereby positively impacting per capita income levels in Sri Lanka.

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THIS GUY HAD NOT AN OUNCH OF SHAME AND DOESN'T EVEN KNOW THE MEANING OF THE WORD. Thursday, 27 June 2024 10:58 PM

DENVER, HE MAY HAVE RAISED YOUR LIVING STANDARDS AND THAT OF HIS, HIS FAMILY AND STOOGES, NO ONE ELSES LIVING STANDARDS WERE INCREASED. POSSIBLY SENT BY RANIL AS A GESTURE TO GOTA ND HIS PARTY, KNOWING HE MAY NEVER BE APPOINTED BY THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED LIKE NO OTHER TIME IN THE HISTORY SINCE THE BRITISH LEFT.

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sam Thursday, 27 June 2024 05:14 PM

What is his official status to have high level discussions?

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Uali Thursday, 27 June 2024 07:50 PM

Here in SriLanka,we people of Matara district have to face unspeakable torment due to flood of Nilwala river twice or three times a year with many deaths, during MR regime borrowed billions of dollars from Chinese bank in the pretance of development of river valley,but that rogue government didn’t spend a dollar in the cause but stole it and secretly hide it till reappear in Pandora papers in name of their family member, now more than 90% people hate this bumpkin for looting country wealth

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RP Thursday, 27 June 2024 08:51 PM

Good for him. Hope, he stays there for good!

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A supporter of SLPP Thursday, 27 June 2024 09:05 PM

If MR brings back stolen money up to US$ 50.0 billion, there would be no need for Sri Lanka to be bankrupt.

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ACA Thursday, 27 June 2024 09:44 PM

To agree on % of commission of interest that government agreed to pay for the bribe the whole family took from exim bank loans.

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Mokkan Thursday, 27 June 2024 10:15 PM

He is going there for space program. SL will be a leading nation in satellite technology in 2025 according to his son.

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Patcitz Thursday, 27 June 2024 10:22 PM

Sir, please tell, the leader of China that not to give Sri Lanka any financial assistance up until the predicted Presdiential election is over.

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C Fernando Thursday, 27 June 2024 11:29 PM

How is he going on official visits for discussions with the Chinese PM, when he is only an MP?

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Hemantha Friday, 28 June 2024 12:27 AM

Hope he will not send another Sri lankan rocket like his younger son did !

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Shera Friday, 28 June 2024 12:43 AM

What is his role in the government which gives the right to discuss debt restructuring with China?

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FredSnR Friday, 28 June 2024 04:59 AM

The verdict. Nothing has changed in SL.

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Terrence K Friday, 28 June 2024 08:28 AM

Will MR understand the principles of Peaceful Coexistence when the present country today is facing divisions among the different communities due to the polluted thinking of the Rajapakses who have been instrumental in creating these divisions for decades whilst there was no other who have openly said they care two hoots for the minorities only they depend on the Majority. As the saying goes it is like "Pouring water on a duck's back"

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Roger Friday, 28 June 2024 09:18 AM

MR and RW only can lead this country. I don’t see any other leader can handle geopolitical situation.

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