On the invitation of Indian Premier Narendra Modi President Maithripala Sirisena left from Katunayaka Airport this afternoon (15) at about 2 in the afternoon. The special feature of his departure from the island
is that the President entered the plane with his group of 17 members from the departure area meant for common passengers. The President had set off for India on Flight No. UL 195 according to the scheduled time table of Sri Lankan Airways.
Among those who joined the President on this tour were Mr. Rajitha Senaratna, Patali Champika Ranawaka, D.M. Swaminathan, Governor of the Eastern Province Mr.Austin Fernando and President's Secretary Mr. P.B. Abeykoon while Foreign Affairs Minister Mr. Mangala Samaraweera is expected to join in from India on this tour.
is that the President entered the plane with his group of 17 members from the departure area meant for common passengers. The President had set off for India on Flight No. UL 195 according to the scheduled time table of Sri Lankan Airways.
Among those who joined the President on this tour were Mr. Rajitha Senaratna, Patali Champika Ranawaka, D.M. Swaminathan, Governor of the Eastern Province Mr.Austin Fernando and President's Secretary Mr. P.B. Abeykoon while Foreign Affairs Minister Mr. Mangala Samaraweera is expected to join in from India on this tour.