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Anura Kumara Dissanayake

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake

@anuradisanayake

09th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Joined June 2014

Anura Kumara Dissanayake
@anuradisanayake
Jun 30
Met with @IMFNews Deputy Director for Asia and the Pacific, Sonali Jain-Chandra, and her delegation today at the Presidential Secretariat. The IMF acknowledged Sri Lanka’s strong progress and commitment to reforms. Our focus remains clear: ensuring economic recovery delivers real
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake
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Jun 28
It was on a Poson Full Moon Poya Day such as today that the noble teachings of Buddhism, which profoundly transformed the course of the Sri Lankan nation, were first bestowed upon this land. The arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thera marked the beginning of Sri Lanka's emergence as a
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake
@anuradisanayake
Jun 27
Deeply saddened to learn of the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, and the immense loss of life that followed. Our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones, and with all those still searching for the missing. In an instant, homes were reduced to rubble
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake
@anuradisanayake
Jun 23
Joined the official handover of 10 TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters donated by the United States to the Sri Lanka Air Force at Ratmalana today. These aircraft will strengthen pilot training, enhance operational capabilities, and support search and rescue missions. I thank the US
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake
@anuradisanayake
Jun 23
Met with US Assistant Secretary of State for South & Central Asian Affairs, Dr Paul Kapur, yesterday at the Presidential Secretariat. We discussed strengthening our vital trade ties and fast-tracking the US-Sri Lanka trade agreement for mutual benefit. Also shared my optimism
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake
@anuradisanayake
Jun 19
Met @ICC Chairman @JayShah at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon for a discussion on matters of mutual interest, including the continued development of cricket and sports in Sri Lanka.
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake
@anuradisanayake
Jun 13
Met with Mr Bai Yinzhan, Chairman of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), and his delegation today. I welcomed CHEC’s confidence in Sri Lanka’s investment climate and reaffirmed that Foreign Direct Investment remains vital to our economic growth. With policy stability
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake
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Jun 10
I extend my warm congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi on becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister in the history of India. Sri Lanka values our close partnership and looks forward to further strengthening the enduring ties between our two nations.
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake
@anuradisanayake
Jun 4
Attended the commissioning ceremony of the offshore patrol vessel Samudravijaya today at the Port of Colombo. Donated by the United States Coast Guard, this vessel will strengthen Sri Lanka’s maritime security, support efforts to combat narcotics trafficking and transnational
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake
@anuradisanayake
May 29
The Vesak festival, which commemorates the three pivotal milestones in the life of Lord Buddha: his birth, his attainment of enlightenment, and his passing (Nirvana), is the most sacred celebration for Buddhists across the world. The people of Sri Lanka, heirs to a proud culture
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake
@anuradisanayake
May 27
Today, 28th May 2026, marks the observance of the sacred festival of Eid al-Adha, celebrated with deep devotion by Muslims across the world. According to Islamic belief, the Hajj commemoration symbolises the unwavering faith and unparalleled sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim in
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake
@anuradisanayake
May 10
Congratulations to Hon. C. Joseph Vijay on being sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu are connected through history, culture, enterprise, and enduring people-to-people ties across generations. Our future holds immense economic promise and
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake
@anuradisanayake
May 8
Bilateral Meeting and Exchanging MoUs
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