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COLOMBO -- Since emerging from decades of civil war, Sri Lanka has become a beacon of growth and opportunity in South Asia. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa told The Nikkei that he sees his country continuing on its upward trajectory. [1]

Published on 27 March 2026 on the agenda of the President's presentation Government Communications Department Date of publication 26 March 2026 15.04 Type: Bulletin [Nuija rests on the table.] (/ documents / 194055633 / 200039734 / TP session agenda ... (translated from fi) [2]

Finnish President Alexander Stubb will visit India from March 4 to 7, 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties. [3]

COLOMBO -- Until November, Maithripala Sirisena was a close ally of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, serving as health minister and general secretary of the ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party. (confirmed by 2 sources) [4]

Sri Lanka's parliamentary election on Aug. 17 confirmed the country's shift away from the Sinhalese nationalist stance of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. (confirmed by 2 sources) [5]

His Majesty the King has urged the Thai people to strengthen international relations with friendly countries, maintain national unity and to perform their duties righteously, with morality and in the national interest for the benefit of all people in... [6]

COLOMBO -- Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday submitted his resignation, the veteran politician confirmed on his Twitter account. (confirmed by 2 sources) [7]

NEW YORK -- Welcome to Nikkei Asia's podcast: Asia Stream. Every episode, Asia Stream tracks and analyzes the Indo-Pacific with a mix of expert interviews and original reporting by our correspondents from across the globe. [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-07-31 · 92% match

Sri Lanka ready to shine on world stage: President Rajapaksa

COLOMBO -- Since emerging from decades of civil war, Sri Lanka has become a beacon of growth and opportunity in South Asia. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa told The Nikkei that he sees his country continuing on its upward trajectory.

[2] FI valtioneuvosto.fi · 2026-03-26 · 41% match translated from fi

Tasavallan presidentin esittelyn 27.3.2026 asialista julkaistu

Published on 27 March 2026 on the agenda of the President's presentation Government Communications Department Date of publication 26 March 2026 15.04 Type: Bulletin [Nuija rests on the table.] (/ documents / 194055633 / 200039734 / TP session agenda

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[3] FI finlandtoday.fi · 2026-03-04 · 42% match

President Stubb to Strengthen Ties with India on Landmark 2026 State Visit Beginning Today

Finnish President Alexander Stubb will visit India from March 4 to 7, 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2014-12-11 · 85% match

Sri Lanka's president faces challenge from former ally

COLOMBO -- Until November, Maithripala Sirisena was a close ally of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, serving as health minister and general secretary of the ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-09-10 · 75% match

Andrew Colquhoun: Sri Lanka awaits economic transition

Sri Lanka's parliamentary election on Aug. 17 confirmed the country's shift away from the Sinhalese nationalist stance of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

[6] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-01-01 · 42% match

King urges unity and strong international relations in new year message

His Majesty the King has urged the Thai people to strengthen international relations with friendly countries, maintain national unity and to perform their duties righteously, with morality and in the national interest for the benefit of all people in

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-05-09 · 75% match

Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa tenders resignation as economy burns

COLOMBO -- Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday submitted his resignation, the veteran politician confirmed on his Twitter account.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-05-20 · 75% match

Asia Stream: Asia's Inflation Dilemma

NEW YORK -- Welcome to Nikkei Asia's podcast: Asia Stream. Every episode, Asia Stream tracks and analyzes the Indo-Pacific with a mix of expert interviews and original reporting by our correspondents from across the globe.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-08-18 · 75% match

Early Results in Sri Lanka Vote Show Rajapaksa Falling Short

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s bid to stage a political comeback in Sri Lanka appeared destined to fail as early general election results on Tuesday showed the alliance that toppled him making gains.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-04-23 · 75% match

Sri Lankan Police Arrest Former President’s Brother

COLOMBO — Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s brother was arrested Wednesday and a judge ordered him detained for two weeks over alleged misappropriation of state funds, an official said.

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