Presidential Spokesman denies Govt Info claims

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Presidential Spokesman Mohan Samaranayake has rejected the Government Information Department claims that President Mahinda Rajapaksa rejected a call by the United States to send Sri Lankan troops to Afghanistan.

“The President has neither received nor rejected any requests by the US for Sri Lankan troops to be sent to Afghanistan,” Mr Samaranayake said.

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Gammaya Tuesday, 05 February 2013 06:55 AM

Bloody fools! World is laughing at us from their bottom.

anura gunawardane Tuesday, 05 February 2013 07:06 AM

heheheheheh Miracle of Asia

Kodituwakkuarachchi Tuesday, 05 February 2013 07:20 AM

Looks like another conspiracy by Bodu Bala Sena to bring shame to Sri Lanka.

morehana Tuesday, 05 February 2013 07:23 AM

Piecemeal news jargon. Thanks Mirror.

Magodis Tuesday, 05 February 2013 12:00 AM

if he has rejected, that was an good move with the back born. But if there was not request, please let us know what he is going to do, if US asked for send SL troops?? via DM Android App

Lucky Weeramantry Tuesday, 05 February 2013 10:45 AM

Sanctions Will Arrive Sooner Than Later.

nodrog Tuesday, 05 February 2013 10:55 AM

Left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing.

Disillusioned Tuesday, 05 February 2013 11:01 AM

Is there a minister of official communications to the press?

perumal Tuesday, 05 February 2013 12:14 PM

Presidential spokesman is one thing;Government Information Dept. is quite another. The troops are an entirely different thing. Sri Lanka is the common factor.

Cobbler Tuesday, 05 February 2013 12:54 PM

We need a Cabinet Minister for Govt Information.

roshh Tuesday, 05 February 2013 12:00 AM

enough killing people. we r free srilankans. without terrorists.we dont want to show our tricks n tips.lol via DM Android App

law Tuesday, 05 February 2013 12:00 AM

some one please take some action against stupid reporters ...there must be a law against these tthings! via DM Android App

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