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Former Director of International Affairs for President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Working Committee Member of the UNP. Tweets are my own opinion.
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"Economic recovery typically takes about five years, but Sri Lanka has already demonstrated exceptional progress in just two years. By the third year of our rebuilding efforts, the positive changes will be evident to all."
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All the "future leaders" of this country who called for the mobs to descend on the Prime Minister's private residence are to blame for the burning of his house. They preach about change, all they have done is promoted violence and a breakdown of law and order.
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The protesters blocked the Finance Ministry this morning, which delayed the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance from attending the IMF discussions. Protests need not stop, but they cannot hinder economic recovery efforts in the country.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe met British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak a short while ago on the sidelines of COP27 in Egypt.
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Sri Lanka - Japan flags are lining the streets of Tokyo which lead to the Japanese Parliament. These were put up to mark the visit of the Sri Lankan President.
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During a breakfast meeting hosted by German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, President Wickremesinghe called for a meeting of the South Asian nations to discuss the losses and damages caused by the melting of the glaciers in the Himalayas.
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The benefits that will be enjoyed by the entire public from yesterday's announcement of debt restructuring is one which cannot be understated. Let's stay strong in this journey forward.
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Dayasiri Jayasekara clearly ensuring that the suspects arrested during the riots would be released. The IGP needs to take swift action against people who exerting influence to hinder police duties.
#lka
#SriLanka
#EasterSundayAttacksLK
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Media focuses on allegations levelled against a Muslim doctor, but fails to explore the news of a Sinhalese man leaving a bag of grenades outside a school.
#lka
#SriLanka
#EasterSundayAttacksSL
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That moment when
@pcranawaka
announces that the Court of Appeal has ruled against Mahinda Rajapaksa and his
#FakeGovernment
.
#lka
#coupLK
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Just a gentle reminder, the last Govt slashed taxes that led to the country declaring bankruptcy. To climb out of this hole, difficult decisions must be made for the long term benefits of the citizens.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe, accompanied by Senior Advisor for Climate Change
@RWijewardene
, has met with
@elonmusk
in Bali, Indonesia.
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President Wickremesinghe says that Western sanctions against Russia failed to collapse their economy, but has shifted it's focus to Asia.
He further states that the Indian Ocean has become a geopolitical strategic location in the world, with the centre returning to the region.
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පුළුවන් ශ්රී ලංකා - We started in Anuradhapura, and we are going to carry our message throughout the country. We will move forward to a future our children will be proud of.
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@AzzamAmeen
Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his courage in the face of a deadly microphone wire is an example to all.
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A meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and French President Emmanuel Macron took place today (23).
The meeting happened during the Head of State session on the 2nd day of the Conference for a New Global Financial Agreement, the leaders engaged in a cordial discussion.
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Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has accepted Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's request to work together to form new Parliament Committees which will strengthen Parliamentary oversight and encourage greater youth participation.
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Problems we should discuss:
•Fertiliser shortage
•Rising COVID cases
•Forced detention of protesters in quarantine centres
•Rising cost of living
•Diminishing foreign reserves
•Continued closure of schools.
Problems we DO discuss
•Two politicians having dinner together.
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Reports circulating about fuel are incorrect. Petrol shipment has been confirmed for the 22nd July, however, shipments for an earlier date are also being negotiated. Details of these shipments will only be released upon confirmation from suppliers.
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For those who think these people are committed to peaceful protests, just take a listen to the ring leader.
We are well on the path to recovery and stability, the anarchists want to disrupt it for personal gain.
🗣️ “Just like how we proved ourselves in the
#Aragalaya
last year. We will do as we please. We will break barricades, we will take over presidential palaces and do whatever we want”.
- IUSF Convener Wasantha Mudalige
#lka
#SriLanka
#SriLankaProtests
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe had a meeting with
@BillGates
on the sidelines of COP28. The discussion focussed on agriculture modernization and food security, while the President outlined the green initiatives launched by Sri Lanka.
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Despite the devastating loss at the 2020 General Election, the UNP stood up when no one else did. The President, who is the UNP Leader, led this country out of bankruptcy.
Now the UNP is once again showing its strength!
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The Govt. has failed and there is no question there.
However, 10 hour powercuts are as much the fault of the
@CEB_lk
unions and the
@pucslofficial
who continually hampered any power generation plans. Alternative energy projects have been blocked for years by the unions.
#lka
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General-Secretary of the SLFP, Dayasiri Jayasekara, to be questioned by the authorities over why he bailed out 4 individuals who had been arrested following the communal riots in Kurunegala.
#lka
#EasterSundayAttacksLK
#SriLanka
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The President did not run away, but took on the challenge of resurrecting the economy and has succeeded. Now let's finish the journey we began in 2022 and rebuild our country for future generations.
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Or is it just his racist, sexist posts that led to
@facebook
blocking him?
Good riddance to bad rubbish.
#lka
#SriLanka
#SriLankan
rapper & songwriter
@irajonline
has claimed Gov of
#SriLanka
behind the blocking his verified
@facebook
account.
He is the first
#lka
music artist to have entered into the Kollywood Music Industry & to perform a song with the western sensation Sean Kingston.
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When meeting President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu reiterated the US' full support for Sri Lanka's economic reforms while also stating that the President was "the right man to do this".
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Former SJB MP, Thalatha Athurkorala, has pledged her support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at a rally in Welimada a short while ago.
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What do our taxes pay for?
•Free education
•Free healthcare
•Subsidized electricity tariffs
•Subsidized water tariffs
•Collection of garbage
These are just some of the services that are taken for granted.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) Leader MP Mavai Senathirajah at his residence in Kankasanthurai, Jaffna a short while ago
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Today, Matara came out and showed that they support the program the President has implemented in the country! Let us make sure that we continue down this path of recovery and rebuilding.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe sent a strong message to the developed world today at COP27, stating that these nations had reneged on their commitments to climate financing.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe met Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong a short while ago. The President stated that his priority was the enactment of the Singapore Free Trade Agreement which was signed back in 2018.
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The IMF board has approved the EFF. In less than a year the President has successfully negotiated an agreement with the IMF, which included a first ever debt restructuring for the country.
The country is now on the path towards recovery.
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The JVP vehemently opposed a Joint Venture to develop the Trincomalee Oil Tankers for years. This project has already been undertaken between the GoSL and India, why is AKD not even aware of the ongoing development projects?
’Will develop Trincomalee oil tank farm as joint venture with foreign company’: Anura Kumara
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the upcoming Presidential Election under the gas symbol. A fitting image of his success in addressing the hardships and uncertainty people faced before he took over in 2022.
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I was under the impression that D.S. Senanayake was the father of the nation.
#lka
Dearest Namal Aiya,
When our father became the father of a nation, you took upon a role beyond our eldest brother. You became a second father to
@YoshithaR
and me; our protector and mentor. You are now 'Loku Thaththi' to my son.
Happy Birthday
@RajapaksaNamal
Love,
Chichi
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe and President Emmanuel Macron held bilateral talks in Colombo last night, during a historic visit by the French President.
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"He's ready to face the people's anger in the short term, to ensure long-term stability and growth in the country,"
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How many doctors are paying income tax? As of last year there were only 409,000 income tax payers. Can the GMOA first prove that all their members pay income tax?
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The public are standing behind the President's drive for a stable future for the country. Now let's ensure a complete mandate is given to the President on September 21 to complete this undertaking.
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Trade unions are striking over tax increases, however, over 70% of tax revenue is used to pay the salaries of public sector employees. Will the unions support a reduction in public sector employment to enable a reduction in taxes?
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Why is the Chinese embassy's official twitter account responding to this matter? This issue needs to be addressed by Consumer Affairs?
@bfonseka
Hi Bhavani,
You might add these to your collection:
1. NZ PM celebrating Chinese New Year
2. Food packaging in Chinese in an Australian market
3. FC Bacelona jessies with players names in Chinese
4. Chinatown in New York
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High salaries for specialised fields such as engineering is not an issue, the concerns are when those engaged in those occupations prevent the freedom of choice for the consumers. Competition will lead to improvement and fairer prices for the consumers.
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Paid the deposits today for the UNP to contest the upcoming LG elections in Akuressa in the Matara district.
Happy to be leading the electorate and fielding a mixed team of experience and new faces.
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"Responding to a question by The Sunday Morning on whether she would return to the UNP fold, she said: “Yes. I am saying it for the first time. I will help the President’s campaign in whatever way I can and I will go back to the party.”
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The Sri Lankan public has always elected their leaders, those who have held the higher offices have been a representation of the people's choice. AKD's attempts to ignite a class warfare demonstrate his lack of policies capable of winning the confidence of the voters.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that unlike President J.R. Jayawardena, he did not have the opportunity to pick his team. However, he says that those who were given to him have worked as well as those in 1977.
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The JVP/NPP economic advisors would do well to first read up on what is exempt from VAT before making pointless promises. These are already exempt as per the amendment passed in 2023.
"We will reduce the electricity bill by one-third in a short time and remove VAT on food, healthcare, and school supplies"
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Police to arrest politicos who interfered in police operations.
Recent media reports have highlighted several prominent politicians who allegedly got suspects released from police custody after they were arrested during communal riots.
#lka
#EasterSundayAttacksLK
#SriLanka
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Without a proper captain, even the best teams cannot perform. This election is not about selecting a team but about choosing the leader for our country.
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When trying to use history to justify a betrayal, please be accurate in your depiction.
Marc Antony did not enter the Senate on that day, and in-fact tried to warn Caesar of the plot but was detained outside by the conspirators.
#lka
#HistoryRewritten
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When President Ranil Wickremesinghe assumed office, he promised to deliver an IMF Staff-Level Agreement. This was something both the President and the UNP called for back in Aug. 2020.
IMF staff and Sri Lankan government officials have reached a staff-level agreement to support the country’s economic policies with a 48-month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of about US$2.9 billion: | (iStock/Shakeel Sha)
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Whoever takes over the Govt must give prominence to economic recovery. That means ensuring completion of the IMF negotiations and implementation of economic liberalisation reforms. They would also have to ensure the food shortages are addressed.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that the stabilisation of the economy is complete and now the path beyond this has been decided upon.
The Economic Transformation legislation will be presented to Parliament. Sri Lanka will convert itself into an export oriented economy.
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While Anura and Sajith continue to pretend they have a plan to run the economy, the President is successfully rebuilding it. Do we want to continue with the momentum and stability or go down a path of uncertainty?
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The GoSL has agreed to expand testing for COVID-19 through the use of private hospitals.
It was back in the first week of April that
@RW_UNP
and the
@officialunp
urged the govt. to do so. Why was this decision delayed?
#lka
#SriLanka
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Sajith Premadasa has produced two separate manifestos, which one will they follow? Anura Kumara Dissanayake supports the President's plan to expand our markets into foreign countries, but Sunil Handunetti says they want to abolish the FTAs.
Do either have a clear plan?
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited TNA-MP & ITAK Mannar District Leader Charles Nirmalanathan, in Mannar a short while ago. The gathering, led by the organization's vice president, Attorney Dinesh & Local Government members expressed their support for the President.
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Australia is burning out of control, the Middle East is facing a potentially region wide war and 170+ people died in a plane crash, but the leading news story is
#HarryandMeghan
.
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පුළුවන් ශ්රී ලංකා - Today the people of Akuressa came out and showed that they are supporting the President's vision for the country. The country is moving in the right direction, and we cannot allow those who present contradictory policies to derail our progress.
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Both MPs stepped forward when the rest of the SJB hid from their responsibilities. They delivered in the tasks that were given to them by the President. The tourism sector has recovered and continues to grow, while our foreign earnings continue to outperform previous years.
🚨NEWS ALERT:
Supreme Court upholds the decision by the SJB to expel Ministers Harin Fernando & Manusha Nanayakkara from the party as valid in law after considering the petitions filed by the both challenging the SJB's decision to remove them from their party membership -
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A citizen of our country was killed simply for having a different religious belief.
The racist mobs that have tormented a community for the past several weeks must be asked what is the difference between them and the terrorists who attacked us.
#lka
#EasterSundayAttacksLK
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Ambassador Cindy McCain, United States Permanent Representative to the UN Food and Agriculture Agencies in Rome, about the prevailing situation in the country.
He explained that his priority was to solve the food shortages in the country.
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For the first time in our history, students were invited for a Cabinet meeting today where they were given an opportunity to learn about the intricacies of governance.
This is what it means to truly nurture the next generation.
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed the Party Leaders that he is willing to resign to allow an All-Party Government to be appointed so as to ensure the safety of the citizens of Sri Lanka. Also to ensure IMF discussions and economic recovery is not hindered.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe states that medicine prices are dependent on market rates, and cannot be controlled. His solution to ensure availability of medicines is by introducing healthcare insurance schemes for all citizens.
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Let us think, remember and vote for stability on the 21st of September.
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@ShanakiyanR
@GotabayaR
@RW_UNP
Will you step forward and help solve the crisis in the country or are you going to continue to sit on the sidelines and criticise in a non-constructive manner?
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe was gifted a copy of the Charter of the Commonwealth by Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, which had been signed by Queen Elizabeth II.
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As is always the case, choose to sit back and let others do the heavy lifting. Don't worry the "unenviable gigantic challenge" has been completed.
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Sajith Premadasa's plan for developing schools in the country hinges on him finding over 10,000 millionaires from around the world to finance them. These sorts of statements should clearly demonstrate his lack of ideas.
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President Wickremesinghe stated that economic experts have reviewed NPP's manifesto, revealing that their projected expenditure for next year is Rs. 8.9tn, while their revenue, based on unrealistic pledges such as tax reductions, would be Rs. 4.9tn, leaving a Rs. 4tn deficit.
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Representatives from the ACMC, including former Provincial Councillor Sainul Abdeen Ehiya, along with eleven former ministers affiliated with the National Union of Workers led by Palani Thigambaram, have pledged their support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that Parliament will have 6 months to implement necessary electoral reforms, otherwise he will call for a referendum and ask the public to decide on what system they want the country to adopt.
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SJB MPs A.H.M. Fowzie and Kumar Welgama pledged their support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe a short while ago for the upcoming Presidential Election.
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@SenaniSL
@rbathiudeen
@MaithripalaS
@RajapaksaNamal
@HarshadeSilvaMP
@nalindasl
@AzzamAmeen
Are you suggesting that an individual from Mullaitivu can only be financially well off through funding by a terrorist organisation or a politician?
#lka
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Vanni District TNA- ITAK Member Vino Noharathalingham pledged his support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential election, during a press briefing held at the President’s political office in Flower Road today.
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AKD has realised their economic policies will lead to a collapse and is now trying to copy the President's vision. This initiative has already been launched, and the international respect the President commands makes him best suited to carry it out.
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Having inaugurated this project back in 2015 during his tenure as Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe faced numerous obstacles. Having come back to power in 2022, amidst bankruptcy, the President ensured that South Asia's largest vehicle assembly plant was declared open.
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SLMC MP,
@alizmoulana
, extended his support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe a short while ago for the upcoming Presidential Election.
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As we prepare to vote today, let all Sri Lankans read these words!
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Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected as the 8th Executive Presidency with 134 votes!
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Without spreading false promises the SJB and the JVP need to accept the challenge and have a discussion with the IMF, which will be open to the public, regarding their proposed amendments to the agreement.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe attended the Commonwealth Leaders Meeting this evening at Marlborough House in London.
At the meeting the President urged the leaders to play a greater role in supporting education reform to ensure youth empowerment.
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulated the women's cricket team following their win in the Asia Cup final over India a short while ago.
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