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Just returned from an official visit to Germany where I had productive discussions with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Foreign Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul and Minister Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan. Together, we focused on strengthening our cooperation in trade, the digital economy, investment and vocational training. Excited for the path ahead!

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Anura1 year ago

How productive were the discussions with President Steinmeier, considering his role is so purely ceremonial that his most notable official duty might just be waking up each morning?

Patriot Outfitter1 year ago

Donald Trump is back in office and keeping his promises. Show your support for him to Make America Great Again!

GameKaraya1 year ago

I'm sure you had a productive discussion, but the problem Mr. President you had it with non of the mentioned people and you met all the people and couldn't the meet the man you supposed to meet.

Sasha De Seram1 year ago

You are a fucking clown, protecting illegal Israeli’s who destroy our land and conduct businesses illegally. #CleanSriLanka my ass. This cunt will be the reason Sri Lanka is destroyed.

Savetruth♏✝️🌿1 year ago

Well played. ..best president Sri Lanka ever had. Time to correct 76 years of bad politics.

Can8ian1 year ago

All the very best @anuradisanayake At the same time please work on resolving the ethnic conflicts too!! ✌🏻 If you believe in one country one nation - then it is your responsibility to make everyone truly believe and live the way they want to live with a sense of belonging ✌🏽🤞🏽

Mahen1 year ago

Well done President AKD. You have very well impressed President Frank-Walter Steinmeier what a clean Government you run in Srilanka. This will change the whole attitude Europeans had regarding our Country.

razz1 year ago

I like your simplicity my dr president ❤️❤️

Madhav Dixit1 year ago

Your simplicity is inspiration to many south asian leaders.

Selvan KANKES1 year ago

Good for the country’s economy and the engagement with the west. But we still haven’t seen a clear engagement on the longstanding issues this country’s has gone through. Without devolution of power we will not be able to achieve the main goals.

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