Sri Lanka refused US request to land two fighter jets in Mattala: President

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By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana

Colombo, March 20 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka refused the request by three Iranian ships to come to Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit and the request by the United States to land its two fighter jets in Mattala, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament today.

"Sri Lanka maintained neutrality by refusing the two requests by both the US and Iran," he said.

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Ishanga w Friday, 20 March 2026 01:31 PM

Good move.

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Dr Prasad Edirisooriya Friday, 27 March 2026 11:53 AM

Some people still believe Pacha Kumara.

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Donslal Friday, 20 March 2026 01:37 PM

Neutrality will not give us dollars. It is should be allowed and charged with dollars.

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Mahindo Horo Friday, 20 March 2026 01:50 PM

If someone from that family were in power, they would definitely have allowed it after taking something to be deposited in a foreign land. If it was that Ferrari guy, he would ask only for a all expenses paid foreign tour.

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Rabbi Friday, 20 March 2026 03:00 PM

Only arguments and debates with strangers in comment sections. Political regime have no viable policies on economy or foreign affairs but boasting a single decision and be happy.

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Gamini Friday, 20 March 2026 03:33 PM

along with those dollars will come tariffs and sanctions

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Ram P Friday, 20 March 2026 03:23 PM

WE escaped as the two request came about the same time. If we decline one request with no request from the other party refusal would have been criticised by many opponents. To maintain neutrality is good.

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Marie Friday, 20 March 2026 03:29 PM

Bravo Mr. President. Well done

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Rohan Friday, 20 March 2026 03:30 PM

Excellent leadership of non-aligned.

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suresh olagama Friday, 20 March 2026 06:21 PM

A very good decision

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Vivil rodrigo Friday, 20 March 2026 06:27 PM

Good on you mr president keep off it we have our own problems to solve

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Amila Friday, 20 March 2026 06:53 PM

His excellency president is doing a great job. Go ahead AKD. We are with you

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Robin Banks Friday, 20 March 2026 07:08 PM

Good governance and prudent decisions.

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Appu Friday, 20 March 2026 07:24 PM

Excellent decision Sir.

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Samy Selvarajah Friday, 20 March 2026 07:30 PM

What a wonderful decision? God will bless our President for his correct path. We pray that the opposition in our Parliament will do the same, without their usual slanders. God bless our Sri Lanka.

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Lkf Saturday, 21 March 2026 03:26 AM

Saying " no " , when you could have said " yes " , is an achievement. Well done. Remember next time too.

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Ranjan Saturday, 21 March 2026 04:49 AM

Brave decision. No one can dictate our government.

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EMILY JOACK Sunday, 29 March 2026 11:56 AM

one of the best presidents Sri-Lanka ever had

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