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  1. Oct 28

    "Politicians like us who are committed to serve the people, should always look at what is right for the people and will usher prosperity to the nation, instead of one's political affiliations." Watch my Address to the Nation on Facebook. .

    254 replies . 77 retweets 411 likes
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  2. Oct 23

    Investing in the dreams of our children will build the future we want to see. Gihan Hettiarachchi from Bandaranayake College, Gampaha dreams to build Sri Lanka's first rocket. I donated a million rupees from the President's Fund for his prototype. May we see him succeed soon!

    40 replies . 39 retweets 286 likes
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  3. Oct 20

    I learned of the tragic loss of lives and injury to many following the train accident in Amritsar, Punjab. The government and the people of Sri Lanka join me in conveying our deepest condolences to Prime Minister , and through you, to the bereaved families.

    16 replies . 52 retweets 220 likes
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  4. Oct 17

    This evening, I had a very successful telephone conversation with the Indian Prime Minister Shri , who assured India's fullest cooperation towards the development and prosperity of Sri Lanka.

    79 replies . 323 retweets 1,404 likes
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  5. Oct 17

    My congratulations to the rising athlete Parami Wasanthi Maristella for breaking barriers at the on the 2000m steeplechase and waving the lion flag high! You are truly a shining star that makes Mother Sri Lanka very proud!

    16 replies . 33 retweets 220 likes
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  6. Oct 12

    My congratulations to the new Chief Justice Nalin Perera, who swore in just a while ago.

    20 replies . 51 retweets 284 likes
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  7. Oct 11

    My sincere thanks are due to the President of Seychelles for releasing the Sri Lankan fisherman in Seychellois captivity within 48 hours of our bilateral talks. This is true friendship at work.

    19 replies . 28 retweets 148 likes
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  8. Oct 10

    It was a pleasant surprise to meet the President-elect of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at BIA, upon my return to Sri Lanka after a very successful visit to Seychelles.

    18 replies . 564 retweets 1,195 likes
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  9. Oct 9

    My congratulations to the Management of Lanka Hospitals on the opening of a Lanka Hospitals branch in Seychelles. I am honoured that Sri Lanka's success story in providing quality healthcare is now spreading beyond our own borders.

    13 replies . 35 retweets 197 likes
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  10. Oct 8

    Starting my state visit to the Republic of Seychelles, I had very successful bilateral talks with President . As Seychelles is a second home to many Sri Lankan businesses, we will further strengthen our relations in trade, culture, tourism and technology.

    17 replies . 29 retweets 199 likes
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  11. Oct 5

    Another step towards a green Sri Lanka: today, the launch of Mannar district project of 'Wanaropa' national programme to increase our forest cover brought together school children, activists, and people to achieve this noble goal collectively.

    37 replies . 41 retweets 267 likes
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  12. Oct 3

    It was a pleasure to inaugurate the National Information Technology Conference this morning, as Sri Lanka's IT industry is well poised to achieve its full potential and reach its 5 billion USD target.

    6 replies . 19 retweets 99 likes
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  13. Oct 2

    On the occasion of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, I garlanded a portrait of this great Mahatma, whose ideas are increasingly relevant today in our pursuit to achieve true sustainability.

    17 replies . 78 retweets 376 likes
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  14. Oct 1

    "It is our responsibility and duty as adults to find out the ways to give back the childhood freedom and the vivid, colorful abstract world which was stolen from today's children due to highly competitive education, urbanization and the transformation of lifestyles."

    17 replies . 38 retweets 149 likes
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  15. Sep 30

    Saddened to hear about the devastating tsunami in Indonesia. My deepest condolences to the families of those affected. Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the people of Indonesia in this hour of grief.

    9 replies . 35 retweets 190 likes
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  16. Sep 29

    It was a pleasure meeting the Director General of the International Food Policy Research Institute Dr. . As Sri Lanka is drafting a fully-fledged food policy, collaborating with organisations with global expertise will certainly help.

    7 replies . 30 retweets 135 likes
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  17. Sep 27

    From our beaches to our biodiversity, our cosmopolitan centre to our island-wide exotic regions, Sri Lanka is a truly diverse nation. This let's aspire to sharing more of it with the rest of the world.

    9 replies . 32 retweets 112 likes
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  18. Sep 26

    Thank you and for the warm welcome at your reception event. It's always a pleasure meeting you.

    24 replies . 67 retweets 406 likes
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  19. Sep 26

    Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is a living legend. Delighted to meet again in New York today after our remarkable meeting in Kuala Lampur (2016). With Tun Mohamad, our relations with Malaysia will reach promising new heights.

    27 replies . 200 retweets 898 likes
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  20. Sep 25

    At 73, I urged the international community to consider the tremendous progress made by the government towards reconciliation, restoration of democratic freedoms, human rights and the rule of law, and look at Sri Lanka with a fresh perspective.

    21 replies . 64 retweets 247 likes
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