President to leave for Singapore tomorrow

20 August 2023 06:32 pm Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 18

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to leave for Singapore on a two-day official visit tomorrow (21), President's Media Division (PMD) said.

President Wickremesinghe has a series of significant meetings planned, including discussions with Singapore's President, Halimah Yacob and talks with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen and Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu Hai Yien during his visit.

The latter will engage in bilateral talks with President Wickremesinghe.

Under the provisions of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, countries have the opportunity to collaborate effectively with the objective of reducing global greenhouse gas emissions through international carbon trading. Accordingly, a cooperative understanding concerning carbon neutrality within the framework of the Paris Agreement will be established between the governments of Sri Lanka and Singapore. The signing of this agreement is anticipated after deliberations between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Prime Minister of Singapore.

Joining the President on this visit will be Sagala Ratnayaka, Chief of Presidential Staff and Senior Advisor on National Security, Ruwan Wijewardena, Senior Advisor on Climate Change; and Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga, Senior Advisor on Economic Affairs.

During President Wickremesinghe's absence from the country, four Acting Ministers have been designated to oversee the ministries under his purview. The appointments include Minister of State for Defence Pramita Bandara Tennakoon as the Acting Minister of Defence; Minister of State for Finance Shehan Semasinghe as Acting Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policy. Minister of State for Technology Kanaka Herath has been appointed as the Acting Minister of Technology and Minister of State for Social Empowerment Anupa Pasqual has been appointed as the Acting Minister of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment.

Comments - 18

Rex Jarkie Monday, 21 August 2023 05:14 AM

Medical check up all best

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Ram Monday, 21 August 2023 05:50 AM

RW is not second to our past Presidents. He too is globe trotting. Do not know what benefit comes to us

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Sambo Monday, 21 August 2023 07:28 AM

What prevents him from enjoying even though the majority are sufering.

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Tinpot president and his silly plans Monday, 21 August 2023 08:00 AM

Mapping his escape route before the next aragalaya?

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Jacoob Good On you .. Monday, 21 August 2023 08:28 AM

to meet Mahendran to inform him that Rs 2,000 million loan due by his Nephew Alloysius has now been done away by the Peoples Bank and to celebrate .. Good onyou

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Milinda Monday, 21 August 2023 08:36 AM

After the official meetings with Singapore authorities is going to consult Arjuna Mahendran regarding the scams the could be carried out to rob taxpayers money in order fund his Presidential election campaign next year. Your guess is good as mine

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Sagara Monday, 21 August 2023 08:54 AM

An important meeting in Singapore is unannounced ! President's retinue are all UNPers and no Pohottuwas.

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G.A. Gunaratne Monday, 21 August 2023 09:00 AM

Is he going with a begging bowl?

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Thambipillai Monday, 21 August 2023 09:04 AM

Who knows Ranil is also playing a game like Sirisena hid himself in Singapore arranging the Easter Attacks in SriLanka.

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Jude Monday, 21 August 2023 09:07 AM

Going to meet his buddy Mahendran!! Elections is coming up soon, and UNP needs some funds to do the campaigning!! The biggest financiers of GOP is Mahendran, Malik Samarawickrama and Daya Gamage!!

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Do Doo Dooo Chin Monday, 21 August 2023 09:09 AM

Ranil actually went on two days holidays to relax as he works day and night for the betterment of Mother Lanka and become a lunatic. Probably for treatment he would have gone to Singapore.

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K.M. Fernando (attorney-at-law) Monday, 21 August 2023 09:14 AM

He will enjoy a good time with his wife in Singapore. Definitely, he will not get anything from their President or Prime Minister. This is how Ranil and his henchmen eat our money on their luxury travels.

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Pusswadilla Monday, 21 August 2023 09:43 AM

All the best. Don’t forget your buddy pal Arjun Mahendren.

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Gamini Monday, 21 August 2023 10:12 AM

Enjoy- we are here to foot the bill

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Vernon Monday, 21 August 2023 10:22 AM

Please bring back your friend former Central Bank robber

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Boru Na .... Atha.... Atha .... (100% truth) Monday, 21 August 2023 11:37 AM

Ranil went to Singapore to meet his CB- Hora and get some billions from him for his election campaign. This is the reality.

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Gong Baas Monday, 21 August 2023 02:08 PM

Ranil can't find a single intelligent man amongst the Pohottuwa gang whom he can take on his trip and look for advice. Because they are all mattayas he has been compelled to take some from the UNP.

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Cherath Monday, 21 August 2023 02:46 PM

These two way negotiations are designed only for one way gift and assistance. Every Nation of this world must be scared when forced to meet SL leader knowing that it can expect none in return.

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