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President promised me post of ambassador to Qatar: A.S.P. Liyanage

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President Maithripala Sirisena promised me the post of Ambassador to Qatar, Businessman and Sri Lankan Labour Party Leader A.S.P Liyanage said today.

"The President first wanted to appoint me as a provincial governor but because there were no vacancies, he said he would appoint me as an Ambassador and that he would submit the proposal to the Parliamentary High Posts Committee for approval before confirming the appointment. The President even wished me for the New Year,” Mr. Liyanage said.

The post has remained vacant since Dr. W.M. Karunadasa resigned as Ambassador to Qatar.

Mr. Liyanage, a Rajapaksa stalwart, was a former High Commissioner to Nigeria. Mr. Liyanage had even promised the former president his luxury ‘peacock mansion’ in Rajagiriya but later withdrew his offer.(Darshana Sanjeewa)


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  • sam silva Tuesday, 03 January 2017 09:33 PM

    He is the leader of the LIBERAL PartyCan he win ONE SEAT?What qualification does this joker have to be an ambassador?of course Under MR he was appointed the Ambassador in Nigeria

    DillonDP Wednesday, 04 January 2017 02:35 PM

    Aiyo Srisena

    faizal Wednesday, 04 January 2017 10:45 AM

    may be he was also instrumental in ousting MR. good luck needs a little apple.polishing. via DM Android App

    Perumal Wednesday, 04 January 2017 09:43 AM

    Aiyo, he is just an ASP. At least he must be a DIG to qualify for Ambassador.

    sacre blieu Wednesday, 04 January 2017 08:16 AM

    God Forbid. Can we get that degenerated. We can export this 'Clown Prince' and settle a good part of our.

    M.Fool Wednesday, 04 January 2017 07:52 AM

    Long time no see? Went swimming?

    Sumal Wednesday, 04 January 2017 06:06 AM

    By "President" he means the former-president!!

    Veda mama Wednesday, 04 January 2017 03:33 AM

    How about bribing with another luxury house as before?

    TONY Tuesday, 03 January 2017 11:50 PM

    WHY DOES HE WANT A GOVT JOB. I THOUGHT HE WAS A VERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMAN AND IS VERY RICH

    TONY Tuesday, 03 January 2017 11:48 PM

    THERE WERE MANY WHO RECEIVED NEW YEAR WISHES FROM PRESIDENT THROUGH SMS

    Truth Tuesday, 03 January 2017 11:17 PM

    So sad about voting Ms since same people with both MS and MR such as ASP liyanage,Dayasiri,Tb ekanayaka,susil,Anura priyadarshana

    VJ Tuesday, 03 January 2017 10:38 PM

    An ambassador is supposed to represent the people of a country. I think he is the right choice to represent Sri Lanka.

    Know this Tuesday, 03 January 2017 02:01 PM

    This is close supporter of MR.

    surasena Tuesday, 03 January 2017 08:50 PM

    What education??? It is reveal that over 75% of parliamentarians do not posses even O/L qualifications. This is an attempt to up-lift the Foreign service to the same level.

    Diogenes Tuesday, 03 January 2017 07:51 PM

    Do we have a vacancy for the post of Ambassador in Hell?

    Selvyn Tuesday, 03 January 2017 05:21 PM

    He has a psychological problem like childish attitude of seeking attention in order to become famous via DM Android App

    MR Tuesday, 03 January 2017 04:54 PM

    I wonder why he got this post. Is there no any qualified professional in Sri Lanka? This is a good example why educated qualified people leave this country.

    rajan Tuesday, 03 January 2017 04:20 PM

    same man posted a one page advertisement in the paper for Bush's victory. Can be posted to Angoda

    1110 Tuesday, 03 January 2017 04:10 PM

    This is How the VAT and Tax's are used in SL ... We as citizen take the crap day in day out .. Think its time to leave this country .

    BuffaloaCitizen Tuesday, 03 January 2017 03:57 PM

    This fellow is one of the 40 thieves belonging to the Ali Baba clan. If what he says is true, then Yahapalanaya is also scourged with those crooks.

    palle Tuesday, 03 January 2017 03:50 PM

    So what is the deal?

    Lion Tuesday, 03 January 2017 03:21 PM

    May be to block out the desert ....

    Dhanu Tuesday, 03 January 2017 03:12 PM

    "The President even wished me for the New Year" කිව්වේ අර sms එක දැකලද දන්නේ නෑ!

    lkboy Tuesday, 03 January 2017 02:26 PM

    What are his diplomatic qualifications?


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