Govt. should reveal who bore the cost of Maldives Speaker to represent SL in COP27 summit: AKD

8 November 2022 01:34 pm Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 26 Bookmark

A A A

The government should reveal Parliament as to who bore the cost of the Maldivian parliament speaker Mohamed Nasheed to attend the COP27 summit representing Sri Lanka, National People's Power (NPP) MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

He told Parliament that it was surprising that the President was going round the world attending summits and funerals when people including children are starving.

SJB MP Nalin Bandara said the Maldivian Parliament Speaker attending the summit representing Sri Lanka had been questioned by the international media and said Sri Lanka as a sovereign country had been humiliated due to this representation.

The MP questioned whether Nasheed attended the summit since there were no eligible Sri Lankan to represent the country.

Leader of the House Minister Susil Premajayantha refused to answer the question saying that it was not relevant to him to comment since it is pertaining to the subject of environment. (Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera)

Comments - 26

EMILYJOACK Tuesday, 08 November 2022 01:53 PM

We need the answer now how much was pais to NASHEED.?

0 0

Tax Payer Tuesday, 08 November 2022 02:16 PM

We thought that the President Ranil Wickremasinghe represented SL at COP27 summit ??? Why did he make the trip to Egypt at Taxpayer's expense?

0 0

FACT Tuesday, 08 November 2022 02:45 PM

Better to have a high-profile foreign candidate than an idiot like AKD.

0 0

P molly Tuesday, 08 November 2022 02:58 PM

yes at the same token why not foreign judges

0 0

Jayantha Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:55 PM

Who is this idiot FACT who cannot understand reality.

0 0

Aiyo Sirisena Tuesday, 08 November 2022 02:55 PM

Dual citizens of the favourites representing Sri Lanka?

0 0

Ram Tuesday, 08 November 2022 03:20 PM

This question will be dodged and we will never have the answer. That is typical RW style

0 0

Lion Tuesday, 08 November 2022 03:30 PM

This is a failed state and it is amusing to see the leader of 134 zombies cruising the world ,hand shaking with leaders of other countries for whom the credentials of this man is well known.

0 0

ANNECUNT Tuesday, 08 November 2022 03:32 PM

Did ranil had (PITTU) in his mouth was unable to speak.

0 0

Punchi Tuesday, 08 November 2022 04:01 PM

Why is this an issue ? Indian finance minister - Demilo from Tamil Nadu - was seated at the table assisting our Sabry during his first visit to the IMF. We are very good bullys but when confronted we hard yakka we are mommy’s boys needing help

0 0

Gong Baas Tuesday, 08 November 2022 04:05 PM

Who is this idiot calling himself FACT?

0 0

Gunadasa Tuesday, 08 November 2022 05:56 PM

Cost to Sri Lanka may be zero as Maldivian Nasheed has used Maldivian Government privileges.

0 0

Kps Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:34 PM

Obviously Rajapaksas junta. Since he is the one who supported Gota when he was homeless in Maldive island

0 0

Who is Nasheed Tuesday, 08 November 2022 08:40 PM

Ranil is our local hero, known world over. Who is this Nasheed form some far off islands ready to sink with the tide. What is his connection with the former rulers? Whos is promoting him?

0 0

Dee Tuesday, 08 November 2022 10:03 PM

Hon. MP/Sir/Comrade,. Sir! Please ask to investigate who burnt our school bus in 1987? We were just students, we loved that bus. We were told it was by some terrorist organisation. We hope our brave forces have put them 6 feet under and we don't have another generation of those subversive elements!

0 0

Neo Tuesday, 08 November 2022 10:27 PM

And who did aragalas with these same people?

0 0

Action for freedom Wednesday, 09 November 2022 06:41 PM

You still have a school child mentality, or you've got other problems too?

0 0

GHT Tuesday, 08 November 2022 11:03 PM

Hope, few of these JVP MPs will be REJECTED BY THE VOTERS in the next ELECTIONS.

0 0

Action for freedom Wednesday, 09 November 2022 06:36 PM

You're a big SLPP fan for sure.

0 0

Mahila Tuesday, 08 November 2022 11:52 PM

(Part I) Why cannot anybody, Sri Lankan, Maldivian, Indian or any other (Non-National Spokes Persons - NNSP) speak on behalf of this country!!?? NNSP may be more patriotic, Passionate and affectionate towards Sri Lanka for any or no reason and don't need monetary compensation at ALL!! May be Nasheed was educated – St. Peters Colllege, Colombo, Sri Lanka, thus his gratitude!!?? Please check, whether. I am wrong!!?? Nasheed spoke the OMI – Muslim ME countries on aid/USD, none raised any objection!??? Quo Vadis SL Politicians? Weather cocks!? (TBC)

0 0

Mahila Tuesday, 08 November 2022 11:53 PM

(Part II) Why did not AKD and cohorts raise the same question of fees, when the Indian Finance Minister did support Ali Sabry at IMF meeting couple of months ago!!!???? WAS IT BECAUSE OF THE NEW FOUND ALLIANCE AND FONDLY APPEASEMENT, post July 1987 when Masoor Dhal (mistakenly thought as Mysore Dhal) was thrown out of retailers stores in all cities in south SL, instigated and controlled by the "JUNTA", that is all democratic now for vote catching!!!!???? What nonsensical amusements politicians resort to to earn their 'SUPPER'? Right/left inconsequential?

0 0

Vadivelu Yogaratnam Wednesday, 09 November 2022 12:29 AM

What a shame should have sent Johnson Fernando best candidate to represent the country.

0 0

George Wills Wednesday, 09 November 2022 01:55 AM

If President has to go to the summit, it is not going cheap and It is quite worthless considering the fact country that hold the summit is not a democratic country. Saving foreign exchange is a better option!

0 0

Saman Wednesday, 09 November 2022 03:22 AM

This is not the context of the news post,Dee pls stick to the context

0 0

Andrew Silva Wednesday, 09 November 2022 03:44 AM

Every Sri Lankan is kicked in the guts by this unbelievable act buy our supposed to be President. It is not surprising he is a man who was kicked out from his parliamentary seat. The world knows that he is a nut case.

0 0

Action for freedom Wednesday, 09 November 2022 06:36 PM

The whole efforts to get (free) funding for Climate Change is a sham that might ruin whole world Climate action. In a country known for corruption, and underhanded dealings, having a so-called world class Climate 'University' is impossible. Disappointing the SJB keeps quiet about all the ludicrousness activity. That party as corrupt in not worse than the current lot in government.

0 0

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.