Non participation in BRICS summit: Did President succumb to any pressure?: SJS

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Colombo, October 16 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka's main opposition party, the Samagi Jana Sandanaya (SJS) today questioned as to whether President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath have decided not to participate in the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) summit 2024 due to pressure by any foreign force.

The question was raised by SJS candidate for the General Elections and former MP Eran Wickramaratne at a media briefing.

"We are happy to note that Sri Lanka has applied for BRICS membership. However, it was sad to note that both President Dissanayake and Foreign Minister Herath are not participating in the summit. State leaders should participate in important summits," he said.

"A non-aligned foreign policy is essential for Sri Lanka,” he added.

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Rakitha W Wednesday, 16 October 2024 02:16 PM

Dear people at SJB, do you want the answer to be 'No?' It is no. Do you want the answer to be 'Yes?' Then it is 'Yes.'

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Nihal S Wednesday, 16 October 2024 03:32 PM

SJB Team, you have enough problems within the party. Why do you bother on outside issues? Focus on unity of the party and winning some seats in 14 Nov elections.

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