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Won’t allow use of Sri Lanka soil to target India, Dissanayake tells PM; Modi conferred highest civilian award • Apr. 9, 2025, 2:51 PM ET (The Indian Express)
PM Modi in Sri Lanka says grateful for President Dissanayake’s sensitivity towards Indian interests • Apr. 5, 2025, 11:46 PM ET (The Hindu)
PM Modi Sri Lanka visit Day 1 Updates: India, Sri Lanka ink defence partnership pact following talks • Apr. 5, 2025, 12:51 AM ET (The Hindu)
Wickremesinghe blames Dissanayake government for failing to secure energy project with Adani • Mar. 24, 2025, 6:14 AM ET (The Hindu)
PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka on April 5 • Mar. 22, 2025, 3:07 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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Born November 24, 1968 (age 56)
Title / Office president (2024-), Sri Lanka
Political Affiliation People’s Liberation Front

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