MR to visit Cuba

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President Mahinda Rajapaksa will make an official visit to Cuba on June 15th and 16th, cabinet spokesperson, Keheliya Rambukwella said.

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Comments - 27

raj Thursday, 14 June 2012 08:24 AM

Why are Cubans leaving Cuba, even swimming across to Miami- USA. Is it because Cuba is too good for them?

Rohan Friday, 15 June 2012 06:18 AM

Do they have a budget for this trip? Main reason that Sri lankan airline losing billions due to this unnecesary trips by the boss and his hundreds of henchman.

Hussain Friday, 15 June 2012 06:17 AM

Why is everyone insulting Cuba? Cuba has always stood with Sri Lanka., why are we insulting that country who is our friend at all times. They have survived an economic embargo imposed by the US for over 50 years. We should admire that country for its resilience and standing for what is right in this world. A Cuban can go any place in the world safely, but one cannot say the same of any American.

dgd Friday, 15 June 2012 05:55 AM

I think its because the colombians are better educated and can understand geopolitics and things like balnace of payments better than the uneducated lot. So its frustrating when the govt makes blunder after blunder.

Suny J fm Melbourne Friday, 15 June 2012 04:39 AM

I can not understand the Sri Lankan foreign policy.....trying to show that they are anti American and anit west and at the same time go and kneel down in front of the west to get foreign aid ....????? at least if he can get free BTI from Cuba to cover the unnecessary expenditure of the trip ..!!!

Jagath Leanage Thursday, 14 June 2012 04:50 PM

Another aeroplane full of golayas? Surely Sajin Vaas must be going to cary bags & bagages.

jeevan Thursday, 14 June 2012 11:38 AM

poor srilankans money wasting...god bless to srilankans poor poeple...

Kalu Thursday, 14 June 2012 11:44 AM

It seems the Colombians and the detractors are still smarting and fuming for their inability to change the regime, and that is manifested by their comments !! Amusing indeed.

Pasel Thursday, 14 June 2012 11:36 AM

Good Luck
Here goes again
Where ever Mahinda visits the country become Turmoil
Libya
Maldives
Syria
Iran
Now CUBA

R.Dias Thursday, 14 June 2012 11:26 AM

Will he swim to America....?

Lanke Banda Thursday, 14 June 2012 11:18 AM

Why not he do a Round the world tour at once as this would be less costly than these separate tours from time to time.

Dil Thursday, 14 June 2012 10:12 AM

Ayyio ape salli !!!

Dealer Thursday, 14 June 2012 10:09 AM

Please carry Pin-Piya(Sachin Vas) to enjoythe trip

Jegan Thursday, 14 June 2012 09:52 AM

Castro's daughter is pro-American, new generation in Cuba is changing rapidly,Castro brothers are too old..

Sumedha Thursday, 14 June 2012 06:08 AM

Good move. The first country to stand up to American imperialism and unethical actions...and still standing strong. Growing a backbone is the first move towards being at least human.

Sumanasiri Thursday, 14 June 2012 08:23 AM

Cant resist vising the West...even if it is only Cuba.

rajraj Thursday, 14 June 2012 08:17 AM

You mean Sri Lankan

Minister Thursday, 14 June 2012 08:07 AM

But, lot of Cubans are said to be apprehended by US border patrol when trying to enter USA illegally. I don't know why!!

Sammy Thursday, 14 June 2012 07:56 AM

All these overseas trips in the past few weeks have been at whose cost?

shantha madawelas Thursday, 14 June 2012 07:46 AM

how many billions Rs. they spend for traveling, where will be the end ,,,

Dee Thursday, 14 June 2012 07:48 AM

drop in at Iran on the way.

Kondeybendapucheena Thursday, 14 June 2012 06:53 AM

Give our Regards to Great Fidel Castro

Black Mamba Thursday, 14 June 2012 06:35 AM

It's not that really,Sumedha. The point is MR has to keep a good rapport with his new found friends as the old ones are are giving him the cold shoulder these days. His fault actually.

David Thursday, 14 June 2012 06:33 AM

Make sure there is no diaspora in Cuba.

Imran Hussein Thursday, 14 June 2012 06:25 AM

can deliver enough lectures there in Havana, Santa Clara, Santiago de Cuba, Camaguey, Baracoa etc.

Real peace Thursday, 14 June 2012 06:28 AM

I wish to know the money spent each President's foreign visit since he came to power and benefits to our country from these visits.

Countryman Thursday, 14 June 2012 06:21 AM

Air Lanka will have a further cost with another charter flight to Cuba.

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