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Ali Sabry denies giving his official residence to Gotabaya

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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry refuted claims that he had provided an official residence to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and said it should be inquired from those who had provided it.

Raising a privilege issue in Parliament over a statement made by MP Shanakiya Rasamanickam, the Minister said he had never occupied an official residence provided by the government and said he was residing in his own house.

"I have never used an official residence. I sometimes use the official residence occupied by former Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris when I have to meet foreign delegates and for other such matters," he said.

The Minister said he had never given any official residence occupied by him to anyone and that he had no authority to do so either.

"How can I give an official residence to Gotabaya Rajapaksa? Who am I to do so? It should be inquired from those who had given it," he said.

The Minister said MPs should not make false statements while hiding behind parliamentary privileges and added that everyone has a dignity of his own. (Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera)

Comments - 15

Ram Thursday, 08 June 2023 01:20 PM

One Ali Sabri was caught for smuggling gold and iphones. I wonder if Minister Ali Sabri will be caught lying

Mendis Thursday, 08 June 2023 01:23 PM

Mr Saanakyan is very smart

William Thursday, 08 June 2023 01:39 PM

An old children's game comes to mind :- ME SIR - YES SIR - NOT I SIR - WHO THEN SIR ...........

Dr. H.P. Fernando Thursday, 08 June 2023 01:50 PM

Mr. Minister don't deny nor lie, truth had been proved that you are the main man insisting Ranil to arrange the Mansion to Gota and now the game is over - keep your dirty mouth shut without lying.

Hamid Abdulla Kaleel Thursday, 08 June 2023 01:53 PM

Ok, tell me the truth which the contractor who renovated Gota's new bungalow told me. He had given you a bribe of 2.5 million. Correct? Now what do you want to say?

Sri Wickrema Thursday, 08 June 2023 02:15 PM

You are making a simple fact very complicated as lawyers always do. This house is assigned to the incumbent Foreign Minister. But as you do not occupy the house in question has been given to GR who is unfortunately your one time client with or without your concurrence

Selective Slave Thursday, 08 June 2023 03:00 PM

But you made Oddamavadi many souls final resting place like a true champ you are without any legal or scientific evidence....

Mano Fernando Thursday, 08 June 2023 07:18 PM

If Ali Sabry has lied to the parliament. He should resign. Speaker to appoint a committee to investigate please.

Lap dog Thursday, 08 June 2023 11:15 PM

It was the Times Group which planted this story to get political mileage for their masters

Jothipala Gankumbura Friday, 09 June 2023 02:33 AM

We'll trust you Ali Baba! You were will and stealing funds and lying people by selling your profession! What a disgraceful man you are!

Julampittiya Amarai Friday, 09 June 2023 02:37 AM

A third rated side kick , unethical greedy , con lawyer , wonder who thought him .

mendis Friday, 09 June 2023 06:30 AM

Is Ali Sabry suitable to be our foreign minister considering the foul language he uses very often in parliment ?? He is projecting a wrong impression about our country as such better to appoint a refined person

Spartacus Friday, 09 June 2023 07:08 AM

You talk about principles and ethics but where were you when the Sinhalese ganged up and forced Muslims to cremate their dead during Covid19. Then you had a lot of pittu in your mouth while dining with the Rajapakses.

Rogues have no shame Friday, 09 June 2023 09:09 AM

What is the address of house G.L. Peiris occupied? If it is the same house that Gota is occupying now, then somebody is trying to hide the whole Pumpkin in a plate of rice! Hamid Abulla Khaleel! You have valuable information, Don't delay. Go to Bribery Commission! Rogues have no shame.

ANNEDOUBLECUNT Friday, 09 June 2023 05:19 PM

IF HE USES FOUL LANGUAGE, THEN IT IS INSULT TO BUDDHISM, ARREST HIM AND SENT TO JAIL

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