Mahinda to leave for Malaysia next month

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is scheduled to leave for Kuala Lumpur on 1 September.

The purpose of his visit is to participate in the International Conference of Asia Pacific Parliament Members Union (ICAPPMU) from 01 to 04 of September. He is to be accompanied in the tour by MPs Dinesh Gunawardena, Lohan Ratwatte and Johnston Fernando.

On the sidelines of the ICAPP meeting, the Joint Opposition delegation is to meet the Chinese Communist Party delegation. Former President Rajapaksa will also meet the Malaysian Prime Minsiter along with the other heads of delegations attending this conference. The Joint Opposition delegation will also meet with other political parties in Malaysia, and in other countries in Asia and also a delegation of the Malaysian business community. During this visit the former president will also visit several Buddhist places of worship in the country.

The 65th anniversary celebration of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the visit by UN chief Ban ki Moon to Sri Lanka are too scheduled this week.