In recent years, China has cultivated a wide variety of political allies in Sri Lanka. In a video conference organised by China in June, various representatives of Sri Lanka's major political parties participated such as People's Front, United National Party, Sri Lanka Freedom Party and People's United Front of Sri Lanka.

How China is safeguarding its interests in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday said that he had signed the nomination papers to contest the upcoming general elections from Kurunegala District.

Sri Lanka elections: PM Mahinda Rajapaksa signs nomination papers to contest polls 

It's been three months since Gotabaya Rajapaksa took power in Sri Lanka. His election victory last year was clear and definitive that marked the return of one of the most dominant political dynasties in Sri Lanka.

WION Edit: Sri Lanka - snap election a move to secure more power?

Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is set to dissolve parliament shortly and call snap a legislative election six months ahead of schedule, according to media reports.

Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa to dissolve parliament soon: Reports

Sri Lanka's new government Friday offered tax breaks and subsidised fuel to revive the island's second international airport built with Chinese loans but which ended up a white elephant.

Sri Lanka offers tax cuts, subsidies to revive jinxed airport

Sri Lanka on Wednesday notified the UN that it was withdrawing from a United Nations resolution for investigating alleged war crimes committed during a decades-long conflict with Tamil separatists.

Sri Lanka notifies UN withdrawing from war crimes resolution

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who oversaw a brutal end to a decades-long conflict with Tamil separatists, said Wednesday the country was withdrawing from a United Nations resolution investigating alleged war crimes.

Sri Lanka says will not honour UN pledge on war probe

China on Tuesday "commended" Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's remarks that the island nation has received "lot of benefits" from Beijing's ambitious multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

China 'commends' Rajapaksa's defence of BRI during his India visit

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa made all the right noises on his visit to India. The highlight of his visit was a temple tour around the country. How should India read this religious tour?

Gravitas: Mahinda Rajapaksa's Temple run in India

Just before his visit to India - Mahinda Rajapaksa met with Pakistan's Air Chief. Reports say Islamabad is making overtures to Colombo. Wion's Palki tells you why Pakistan could be trying to revive an old connection with the Sri Lankan leadership.

Gravitas: Why is Pakistan reaching out to Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is winding up his four-day visit to India. His official engagements got over in two days but the major highlight of his visit has been his religious tour.

Mahinda Rajapaksa's India visit stands out for his massive temple outreach

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is on a three-day visit to India, paid a visit to the Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi, followed by the Buddhist shrine in Sarnath on Sunday.

Mahinda Rajapaksa kicks off state visit to India

Sri Lanka prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's India visit stands out for his massive temple outreach

Ahead of his visit to India, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa had met Pakistan's Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan last week. According to reports, Khan and Rajapaksa met in the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo last week.

Pak Air Chief met Sri Lankan PM ahead of India visit, offered assistance 

The Ganga river is at the heart of Indian civilisation and our cultural and economic lifeline, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday.

Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa commends Namami Gange programme

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is on a three-day visit to India, visits Kashi Vishwanath of Varanasi, followed by a Buddhist temple in Sarnath on Sunday.

Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa visits holy Buddhist sites

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is on a three-day visit to India, will visit Kashi Vishwanath of Varanasi, followed by a Buddhist temple in Sarnath on Sunday.

Sri Lankan PM Mahinda Rajapaksa to visit holy Buddhist sites in Sarnath today

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is in India on a four day visit. What's on agenda? WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Mahinda Rajapaksa in India, what's on agenda?

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in India on a five-day visit on Friday. Rajapaksa was received by Union Minister Sanjay Dhotre upon his arrival at the Delhi airport.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa arrives in New Delhi on a 5-day state visit

Calling India a "long-standing friend", Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting the island country in the aftermath of last year's Easter Sunday terror attacks and outlined that New Delhi has always helped Colombo in the fight against terrorism.

India a long-standing friend, helped Sri Lanka in counter-terrorism cooperation: Mahinda Rajapaksa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday once again called upon Sri Lankan government to ensure equality, justice, peace, and respect for the minority Tamils in the island nation.

PM Modi urges Sri Lanka to ensure equality, justice for Tamils

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is on a four-day visit to India. This is Sri Lankan Prime Minister's first official visit abroad after taking office.

India - Sri Lanka agreed to fight against terrorism

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will offer prayers at the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at nearby Tirumala on Tuesday, a temple official said.

Sri Lanka PM to offer prayers at Lord Venkateswara temple on February 11

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is on a 4-day visit to India, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajapaksa arrived in New Delhi on Friday (February 7).

Mahinda Rajapaksa India visit: Defence & development on the agenda

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