Wimal asks FM about a US naval base in Trinco

8 January 2019 07:41 pm Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 18 Bookmark

A A A

Joint opposition MP Wimal Weerawansa today asked Foreign Affairs Minister Tilak Marapana whether the US has been allowed to set up a naval base in Trincomalee.

The minister told Mr. Weerawansa to inquire about it from the Ministry of Defence because it was a matter that came under its purview.

“I am not aware it is not a matter that comes under my ministry,” Mr. Marapana said. (Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana)

Comments - 18

vithura Tuesday, 08 January 2019 08:31 PM

This is what happens when people like WW who does not know his left from right into parliament.

13 133

Ruvan Tuesday, 08 January 2019 09:14 PM

Ask your friend My3

2 90

Dilrukshi Tuesday, 08 January 2019 08:32 PM

Learn from Okinawa. They are unable to get rid of an unwanted navy.

14 70

Unchikun Tuesday, 08 January 2019 08:33 PM

If there is such a move it is welcome. No more messing around with the constitution!

29 86

VS Tuesday, 08 January 2019 08:36 PM

Keep selling the country and our future for your political survival.

80 32

ram Tuesday, 08 January 2019 08:52 PM

mr.lemonu could have checked with ur president and then PM mahinda.why do u need to bri g this into parliament

5 75

Manel Tuesday, 08 January 2019 09:06 PM

This is what happens when drummers are sent to parliament.

13 87

[email protected] Tuesday, 08 January 2019 09:07 PM

How about new Diplomatic Passport?

3 71

Amal Tuesday, 08 January 2019 09:10 PM

Wimal, no point asking even the defence guys, ask Ranil. RW does things without telling anyone else.

68 24

Devalei Kudda Tuesday, 08 January 2019 09:17 PM

For accurate reading and answers, you should ask our astro-codger Sumanadasa.

4 74

slay Wednesday, 09 January 2019 08:12 AM

This paper tiger is unaware that the subject should be asked from the defense ministry and not the Foreign ministry. Can one imagine a donkey like this being given a portfolio by MR

7 31

Ronnie Bugger Wednesday, 09 January 2019 08:59 AM

So what, look at the potential, you ignorant bafoon. For your information the Trincomalee Naval Dockyard is what it is today is because of the British Navy had a base there before you was born.

10 29

SL Wednesday, 09 January 2019 09:10 AM

Who speaks about Chinese influence in local contracts here in this country.Soon our local contractors will be vanished with the way Chinese firms doing with local bidding with the help of Chinese gvt

2 22

Sunil Wednesday, 09 January 2019 10:23 AM

Serious matter that none of the parties do not seem to discuss.Very soon we will be a Chinese Colony,is it not obvious.The voters need to take serious note of this.

1 16

BuffaloaCitizen Wednesday, 09 January 2019 09:21 AM

The way we are bankrupt, it is a good idea so that the country can get an income and overcome an economic collapse.

5 24

Mrs.Leelawathie Samarakoon Wednesday, 09 January 2019 12:41 PM

Will you be with MR and make him to prepare his grave as you did in the past.

2 9

T.B. Senanayake (Ex- Inspector of Police) Wednesday, 09 January 2019 12:43 PM

Mr. Pacha Wansa, will you shut your dirty stinking mouth until the next elections at least to get 1000 votes.

3 14

Jayantha de Mel Wednesday, 09 January 2019 01:11 PM

This is a way of driving a wedge on the Chinese Grip on Mother Lanka! Some people don't seem to understand this!We have to create a Power Balance whish is why we are getting the Indian's

3 9

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.