

Mohamed Shareef Asees
German-based Academic Researcher and Expert in International Relations and Diplomacy
The past few days have marked a significant moment in Sri Lanka’s international diplomacy and its relationship with the Sri Lankan diaspora in Europe. With an invitation extended by the German President, Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath undertook a three-day official state visit to Germany that may well be remembered as a turning point in Sri Lanka’s foreign relations. This historic state visit included a series of high-level diplomatic meetings, bilateral agreement signings, and a deeply emotional encounter with Sri Lankans living in Europe. As a participant and moderator of the diaspora meeting held in Berlin, I had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the remarkable atmosphere of hope, connection, and change that permeated the event.
A New Tone in Diplomacy
The visit was not just symbolic. It was backed by substance. President Dissanayake and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met with key figures in the German government, including the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, along with several senior officials and business leaders. Discussions covered a range of topics, from development cooperation and climate initiatives to trade and investment. Several bilateral agreements were signed, laying the groundwork for stronger cooperation in technology, education, sustainable energy, and economic development. Germany, recognized globally for its leadership in environmental technology and sustainable development, signaled through these talks a renewed willingness to support Sri Lanka’s ambitious plans for green energy and economic modernization.
Sri Lanka’s delegation presented comprehensive strategies aimed at enhancing education standards, fostering innovation, and ensuring inclusive growth that benefits all segments of society. The meetings conveyed a clear message: Sri Lanka is ready to re-engage with the world in a spirit of mutual respect, transparency, and strategic partnership. It was a refreshing departure from the traditional approach to diplomacy, grounded in a vision of inclusive growth and democratic accountability. The fact that the German government initiated and hosted this visit speaks volumes about the growing international confidence in Sri Lanka’s potential and leadership.
The Diaspora Meeting: A Moment of Unity
Beyond the state functions, one of the most memorable aspects of the visit was the special meeting between the President and Sri Lankans residing in Europe, particularly those in Germany. Organized by members of the National People’s Power (NPP) in Germany, the event drew nearly 300 attendees, a number that far exceeded expectations. Due to the limited size of the hall, many who wanted to attend could not be accommodated, highlighting the diaspora’s eagerness to reconnect. But those who were present brought with them a wave of emotion, energy, and gratitude. It was clear that this was more than just a political meeting. It was a reunion of trust between a long-disconnected leadership and its people overseas. As the moderator, I was deeply moved by the emotional expressions from attendees — people shedding tears of hope, applauding each statement with sincerity, and expressing their desire to contribute to Sri Lanka’s transformation. The gathering included a diverse cross-section of the diaspora — students pursuing degrees in Europe, entrepreneurs involved in startups, cultural activists working to preserve Sri Lankan heritage abroad, and families who have made new lives in Germany and beyond. The event was a vivid reminder that the Sri Lankan diaspora is a powerful force, eager not just to observe but to actively participate in the country’s future. In a time where global politics is often clouded by cynicism, this gathering reminded us of the power of authentic leadership and grassroots connection. It demonstrated that diplomacy is not only conducted in grand government halls but also in heartfelt conversations and shared dreams.
Why It Matters
This visit was important for three major reasons:
1. Restoring Global Confidence in Sri Lanka:
After years of political instability, economic hardship, and international skepticism, Sri Lanka is beginning to reposition itself as a credible global partner. The German government’s invitation and the substance of the meetings indicate a renewed trust in the island nation’s future. This confidence will be critical as Sri Lanka seeks new trade partners, investment opportunities, and collaborative initiatives in areas like climate resilience and technology.
2. Bridging the Gap with the Diaspora:
The Sri Lankan diaspora, especially in Europe, has often felt sidelined in national discussions. This meeting re-established that bridge. The President’s presence among the people, his openness to listen, and the crowd’s response marked a new chapter in people-to-people diplomacy. Such engagement is vital because diaspora communities contribute not only remittances but also ideas, skills, and international advocacy. Rebuilding trust is essential to harness this potential fully.
3. Signaling a New Political Culture:
The visit embodied a shift in tone and intent. The messages repeated by President Dissanayake and his delegation were clear: Say no to corruption. Say no to racism. Say no to radicalism. These are not just slogans—they are principles that can guide a new political era. They promise a government committed to integrity, social cohesion, and moderation — qualities necessary for Sri Lanka’s sustainable peace and development.
A Touching Scene
What stood out most to me personally was the emotional intensity of the evening. People from all walks of life — students, professionals, families — shared a collective feeling of finally being seen and heard. Some attendees traveled from neighboring countries to be part of the moment. The pride and joy were palpable. Many took selfies with the President, gifted books and cultural items, and even recited poems. The President’s interactions were not hurried photo-ops; they were sincere conversations filled with empathy and mutual respect. For many in the room, this was their first time engaging with a Sri Lankan leader who represented their values, hopes, and voice. One young woman shared how this was the first time she felt genuinely represented, after years of feeling disconnected from Sri Lankan politics. An elderly gentleman spoke of hope that the new leadership would finally bring the fairness and accountability the country desperately needs. These personal stories echoed a broader narrative — the diaspora’s desire to be part of a healing, inclusive Sri Lanka. This wasn’t just a political victory; it was a human moment.
Going Forward
As the President departs Germany today, he leaves behind more than just signed agreements and media coverage. He leaves behind renewed faith. Faith that Sri Lanka can rise again with honest leadership. Faith that the diaspora matters. Faith that change, though difficult, is not impossible. The road ahead is long and complex. Transforming a nation requires more than political will—it demands collective action, inclusive dialogue, and sustained international support. Sri Lanka faces urgent challenges — rebuilding an economy battered by crisis, addressing social divides, and pursuing reconciliation after years of conflict. But this visit has laid a foundation. It has opened new channels for cooperation, trust, and shared vision. Germany’s support in education, renewable energy, and technology transfer can accelerate Sri Lanka’s development trajectory. The diaspora’s renewed engagement can foster cultural exchange and economic ties that benefit both homeland and host countries.
Final Thoughts
As someone who has studied international diplomacy and teaching International relations and Geopolitics for many years, I can say this without hesitation: this state visit was a diplomatic success. It wasn’t flashy or extravagant, but it was deeply meaningful. It reminded us that diplomacy is not just about protocol and agreements. It’s about building bridges — between nations, between governments and people, and between dreams and reality. From Berlin to Colombo, the message is clear: Sri Lanka is turning a new page. The world is watching, and many of us are ready to walk alongside. Let us move forward with courage, with integrity, and with unity. Say no to corruption. Say no to racism. Say no to radicalism. That is the Sri Lanka we believe in.
*Dr. Mohamed Shareef Asees is a Sri Lankan political scientist and peace researcher. He holds an MA and PhD from Japan and has taught political science and conflict studies in Sri Lanka, Japan, Qatar, and Germany.
Ajith / June 14, 2025
“Say no to corruption. Say no to racism. Say no to radicalism. That is the Sri Lanka we believe in.”
It is very simple to say the above statement. But the same diaspora travelled from the west to the poor island to elect a racist corrupted President who was a citizen of the USA not so long ego.
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nimal fernando / June 14, 2025
The world knows a honest non-thieving leader when they see one …….. Military honors for the President of Sri Lanka ……… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7LsawSsMVo
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Mahinda, Ranil, CBK, Native, …….. eat your hearts out!
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Ajith / June 14, 2025
“The world knows a honest non-thieving leader when they see one …….. Military honours for the President of Sri Lanka ………”
If IF is honest non-thieving, non -racist leader, he should prove by his action about can he prove that the Buddhist temple build a Buddhist Temple in “Thaiyiddy” by punishing those who violate the law by previous government, previous military, and Monk and those police who are against to the land owners. Why he is afraid to tell the public the truth behind the building of a Buddhist Temple where not a single Buddhist Sinhala people live in that village? Will he remove the special status to Buddhism in the constitution which is against one law for all.
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Ajith / June 14, 2025
“The world knows a honest non-thieving leader when they see one …….. Military honours for the President of Sri Lanka ………”
When you say the world you say the West lead by USA. Giving Military honours a President of a Country is not a surprise. India and China also gave special military honours to the President. The support of West means making you depend on them. In other words a trap.
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ramona therese fernando / June 14, 2025
In spite of the wonderful words of encouragement by Mohamed Shareef Asees, the last thing Sri Lanka needs is a bunch of diaspora trying to be the saviors of the Motherland. While some are workers who remmit much needed cash back home (those who should have been provided with jobs in the Motherland and only went because of the lack thereof), let’s face it: Most in Western countries are
those who took out the brains, brawn, and untaxed money belonging to the suffering Lankan masses to
Western pastures (save for those who went as refugees…..although even some of them are living very nicely with terrorist money fund gotten from the suffering Lankan Tamils at home, now being doled around, and at time placed in key figures to wheel and deal with).
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ramona therese fernando / June 14, 2025
No, Sri Lanka needs the work done from the center and heart of Sri Lanka. Our investments should remain in the country. As for diaspora bringing in cultural exchange and economic ties, that’s a far cry belonging to past times of people like Marco Polo who did not live in age of global technological networking.
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AKD’s main success in Germany would be government-to-government investments and contracts, with possibly a carefully selected exchange of people that do not agitate the masses of either country. Let’s hope there are deals like Volks Wagon deals, rather than solely tourism deals.
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But if AKD’s aim is to cajole that diaspora to to return the absconded wealth (the brains, brawn, and/or cash), then that it is very good thing).But it is better if he takes a more hardlined approach.
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Rohan25 / June 15, 2025
Stop blabbering rubbish. The vast majority of the Tamil diaspora, especially those living in non-English speaking Western countries, are largely the suffering Eelam Tamils who were forced to flee the island, due to state-sponsored Sinhalese racism, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and structural genocide against them, at the hands of the Sinhalese Sri Lankan state, the armed forces, various government departments and individual Sinhalese like you. This is the reason they were given refuge, residency and later citizenship in these lands. They have largley thrived there due to their hardwork and industriousness and not through anything and it is the money they send back home that largely sustains many of the poor Tamils in the north and east and not the Sri Lankan state or your plundering racist Sinhalese armed forces, police and government departments, that are still trying to loot and steal whatever little the Tamils remaining in these lands have left and give it to outside Sinhalese. Their homes, lands, farms, even their ancient heritage, historical sites, places of worship are now being systematically stolen and with fake history and force and being converted to Sinhalese Buddhist.
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Rohan25 / June 15, 2025
The West knew that the Sri Lankan or Eelam Tamils. At least the vast majority of them will be an asset to them in the long run and will make good citizens; this is the reason that they gave them refuge and ultimately citizenship to around a million of them, out of a total population of around 3.5 million ethnic Sri Lankan Tamils the most around the world. This is a very high percentage compared to the rate of Arabs, Afghans, and many others who fled and were given asylum or citizenship. In more than 90% of cases, the Sri Lankan Tamils have proven their worth in these Western countries, especially in the English-speaking Western lands. Compare this to the plight of the Sri Lankan Tamils who fled to India, the poorest of the poor and the least adventurous. Most poverty-stricken, denied residency, scorned, treated very badly, and deliberately humiliated and kept poor by the Indian state. Before providing asylum/refugee status or residency, the West checks your story and credentials, and if you’re not genuine, they will reject you.
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Rohan25 / June 15, 2025
It is the Sinhalese, like you, who have fled to the west for the good life, opportunistically using the war and many falsely claiming that they were affected or that they are Tamil or part Tamil, and once settled, start their nasty racist anti Tamil rants and propaganda, supporting racist Sinhalese politicians, leaders, and Buddhist priests, whilst enjoying the good like and equal opportunities provided to them and their families in their new homelands. All these constant, uneducated anti-Tamil rants coming from a dumb [Edited out], who has fled to the west for the good life and whose ancestors, like half the present-day Sinhalese, have only migrated from then Tamil South India post 15Th century to the island, thanks to the Portuguese and Dutch, is the biggest joke. The Joke was even trying to deny her South Indian Tamil origin by falsely claiming she is part Burgher and descended from Goan royalty. Goan royalty, my foot. Must have been high on Ganja. All these virulent anti-Tamils are of recent immigrant South Indian Tamil origin. We have Jester, Stevenson, the Salagama Ladidah from somewhere in London, who thinks she is some princess and now a [edited pou] from the USA.
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ramona therese fernando / June 15, 2025
Nonsense,…..Tamils “refugees” has large sums of money forced from poor suffering Tamils in Sri Lanka that they gave to the West to settle their people into. And the Tamil racism and castism is so horrendous, that no country will care to defend your Eelam for you….any other place that went through what Tamils have been through would have been taken very seriously indeed, but for the obvious spewings from your mouths. How nice I have Royal Sinhala Blood together with some European blood to dilute that awful South Indian and Jaffna blood…..Royal Goan……Goans are royal?…….yep, might have that too. Genetic tests tell all. Growing up, we thought we were only Catholic and belonged to God.
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SJ / June 15, 2025
rtf
However bad Tamil racism is, what you have made clear here is your own racism.
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ramona therese fernando / June 16, 2025
Sj…..Me? How so? I’m not the one demeaning race and caste. I’m only pointing out the fact that certain of the Tamil diaspora are dancing the hell merry in Western lands with what is left of the LTTE funds. I only said “some” of the Tamil refugee diaspora are like that. Fellow Tamils better look at this crooked lot and take action against them. Probably Rohan25 is part of this crooked set and so he quickly starts spewing out racist and castist threats to deflect his complice in this.
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SJ / June 16, 2025
rtf
Re-read what you wrote before jumping up in protest.
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ramona therese fernando / June 16, 2025
SJ,….show me.
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ramona therese fernando / June 16, 2025
SJ,….guess is it me saying, “….that awful South Indian and Jaffna blood.” Such racism and castism from so many of them makes one shudder (Rohan25 being just one of them I have encountered). Anyway, it was in retaliation to racial and castist comments by that crazed one. Having said that, I will remove the South Indians from it, for they are of course very decent and quite different from our Jaffna ones. Anyway, they are my people too, and I pray to God that their mental derangements be healed. 🙏🏻✨💕….all is so sorrowful 😢
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davidthegood / June 16, 2025
rtf, growing up belonging to God would have led you to the right place..
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ramona therese fernando / June 16, 2025
That is true, Dtg.
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nimal fernando / June 16, 2025
“rtf, growing up belonging to God would have led you to the right place”
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To OC!
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That I believe.
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Amen!
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Rohan25 / June 16, 2025
Say hi to all your second and third cousins from the fishing villages in Southern Tamil Nadu. The so-called Sinhalese royalty is more than 90% Tamil Pandian/Naicker and 10% Kalinga. Even your last so- called Sinhalese kings of Kotte and Kandy were all Tamils, including the aristocrats. This is the reason the British deported the last king of Kandy and his family back to his homeland in Salem, Tamil Nadu, where most of his direct descendants still live. Stop posting anit Tamil crap [edited out] of very recent South Indian Tamil immigrant origin. You are crap and you post a lot of crap. Like most of the present-day Sinhalese, anti-Tamil, but with a very recent immigrant South Indian Tamil ancestry
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ramona therese fernando / June 16, 2025
Alas, so many Tamils are exactly like this racially crazied person. No wonder they never got their Eelam. If they only showed their pride in their race, instead of being jealous of others being mixed with what they consider more rarified species, they would have been more successful. What sorrowful cases.
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Svenson / June 15, 2025
Rohan25, all we ever hear from you is racist abuse.
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Rohan25 / June 16, 2025
Describing yourself? You never post anything useful or intelligent, but pure anti-Tamil racist garbage from somewhere in the west, where you have opportunistically taken refuge, like many Sinhalese using the war as an excuse. I know the truth is hurtful.
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Rohan25 / June 16, 2025
Now you see and howl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBV9xNQDA8w
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ramona therese fernando / June 16, 2025
Oh, I do agree, angry and racially crazied Rohan35. No one disputes it. But still, the Northerners preferred to come and get mixed up in Sri Lanka didn’t they. Poor you, suffering untold misery of being 100% Tamil. Many others are like you too. Will pray for the mentally deranged Tamil race. Racist rants are only proving your terrorist war was due to your derangement and perversity.
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ramona therese fernando / June 17, 2025
And Rohan25……as you yourself said : Before providing asylum/refugee status or residency, the West checks your story and credentials, and if you’re not genuine, they will reject you.
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So therefore, none of us living in the West and visiting Buddhist temples have used the refugee card to come in.
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Siva Sankaran Sharma / June 17, 2025
RTF neither are you nor 99% of the Sinhalese diaspora, who are now living in the west and enjoying a good life, but largely supporting Sinhalese Buddhist racism against the island’s Tamils, ever going to return home and live? They may come back for nice, cheap luxury holidays, but never to live. So why are you constantly harping on picking on the Tamils and making constant anti-Tamil derogatory remarks? You and the rest of the Sinhalese, never suffered or got affected but fled to the west opportunistically for the good life, will ever return, but you want the Tamil diaspora, who have largely fled state-sponsored Sinhalese racism and terrorism against them to return, to back to the genocidal hellhole that was created by racist Sinhalese like you, to return and face their same nightmares that they fled from? Is there something wrong with you?
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Siva Sankaran Sharma / June 17, 2025
Tamils are not jealous of anyone, but it is the Sinhalese who are largely jealous of the island’s Tamils and Muslims and their hard work and prosperity, and making life hell for them. It is this Sinhalese jealousy and envy of what the Tamils had achieved and wanting to destroy them and put them down, that is the root cause of all the problems. All your comments ooze from this hatred, envy and jealousy. You and your supporters accuse everyone else of racism, casteism and jealousy but if you and the likes of you, who start all this racist crap and comments and when someone retaliates or answers to you, accuse them of racism, as you have no other comeback.
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Siva Sankaran Sharma / June 17, 2025
More than 99% of the people who migrate to another land never return to live permanently. They may often visit, but very rarely return. They had migrated for a reason: job prospects, lifestyle, career advancement, fleeing persecution, prosperity and many other reasons from their original homeland. They have decided to leave, just like the way you and I have decided. You will not return and neither will the vast majority of the Sinhalese who migrated to the west will ever return because they are enjoying the good life there but you want the Tamils to return and face their nightmares again, as you and most Sinhalese are jealous of what most of them have achieved in the west and envious and fuming. Most probably wanting them to return and damn themselves again under Sinhalese racism. Even the British and other Europeans, who have migrated to countries like Australia, Canada, the USA, New Zealand and other lands in America, very rarely return to live, as the level of prosperity, lifestyle and amount of living space etc is far better than their original largely class ridden crowded homelands in Europe. You indeed are a treat.
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ramona therese fernando / June 17, 2025
SSS……What are you talking about? The article is about encouraging Lanka diaspora to be the saviors of Sri Lanka, giving back to the country what their learn and earn from the other countries they reside in, and inducements to also migrate back.
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I pointed out that a lot of migrants to the West, especially the Sinhalese, took the brains, brawn, and money from Sri Lanka and neatly settled in the West. I included some of the Tamil refugee diaspora (note the word “some”…..you’ve got to admit this is true), has remaining LTTT money placed on them and are using it inappropriately for their own pleasure. True they might trickle back some profits to the N&E, but most of these LTTE funds are being used to develop their own millionaire and billionaire networks. I said that the Tamil diaspora should look into this. You see, this money came from donations forced out of suffering Tamils both at home and suffering Tamils working like dogs in foreign lands.
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ramona therese fernando / June 17, 2025
Then there is that Tamil fellow spewing his usual racist and castist rants (now removed by CT). That fellow has race and caste derangement I said, and is full of fuming and raging jealousy towards other races who don’t/can’t consider themselves Tamil anymore……humans move on SSS……happened 2,500 years ago when Buddha and his troops came into Sri Lanka; happened during colonial times. Alas, he is not unique and there a lot of Tamils like that I have shamefully encountered.
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Tamils have put our Motherland in a mess in trying to take over the whole island based pre 2,500 Eelamic hankerings
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ramona therese fernando / June 17, 2025
Would I go back to Sri Lanka? I would love to as long as there is some semblance of deceny, with the rich paying their taxes and giving back to the workers their fair share of the profits like in most civilized countries around the world. It need not be as developed like the US, Britain, and Germany, just equitable and caring. There are struggling people in the Western countries also, but they have a decent amount of money where the majority pay taxes and can survive with dignity compared to SL…..yes, their billionaires horde their money, but they actually create jobs for their people, or are holding it in their own created offshore accounts till their Western currency balances out).
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Sri Lanka on the other hand took all of the country’s cash of the hardworking suffering masses, and placed it on this Western billionaire network (to the Western billionaire advantage), with hardly any job creation or giving back to the workers the profits of what they have earned. But NPP government is gradually changing the culture and system now. It will take another 10 years or more to fulfill.
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SJ / June 17, 2025
“Tamils are not jealous of anyone”
They are the chosen people I guess!
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SJ / June 15, 2025
You cannot even if you try clear your nut of caste and race based crap.
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SJ / June 15, 2025
That was for the rohi, but not an endorsement of any other brand of racism
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ramona therese fernando / June 17, 2025
No! It is the GoSL that is providing most of the funds for the Northern development. Your people are dancing merry with LTTE funds in the West, partying non-stop and enjoying the fruits of your investments of Ltte funds. No, Sinhalese are not trying to drive Tamils out of the Northern and Eastern regions the country. They are creating a just an equitable society away from casteism and racism, and settling just a few Sinhalese in the North to blend in with the rest of the country where so many Tamils reside in. They are doing archeological excavations because there are a lot of Buddhist sites in the North, even if the ancient Buddhists were Tamil ones (no racism by them at all). Say goodby to the nasty casteist, racist Hindu culture, and feel happy that our government is doing the most honorable thing for all of you.
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Raj-UK / June 15, 2025
Romona
I would like to return to SL but why should I when I am not sure if my hard earned savings in my NRFC account are safe? The JVP connection doesn’t give much confidence.
Let’s take a simple fact which would entice me to invest in SL. I would like to bring my 5 year old car as a personal import but the previous ‘blue’ permit which allowed personal imports have been scrapped. Due to depreciation, I will get less than 30% of the purchase price if I sell in UK but I can only get a cheap import over 20 yrs old with that money in SL. If I am able to bring my car, there would me no out going forex & despite paying the same import duty as a brand new car, I would still have a decent car, even at a higher cost. Time the NPP learnt some basic economics if they want attract the diaspora
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ramona therese fernando / June 16, 2025
Raj-UK,
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Guess they want you to buy their newly imported cars and charge you the 300% tax. Reason for this is there is a sizable segment of population residing in Sri Lanka that make use of the working masses to accumulate their wealth and not pay taxes. Being so ingrained in the culture, no government can do anything much about this unless they go Pol Pot. But I believe AKD is going slow and steady in rooting out these tax-evaders. It is a 30-year-old program to become like other civilized nations. So, dear UK-Raj, best is that you use one of the 100 shiny new buses that NPP has acquired for the Colombo and suburbs for the time-being. Better for the environment too. I will not come back to Sri Lanka until I see these criminals paying their taxes.
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old codger / June 17, 2025
Ramona,
“the last thing Sri Lanka needs is a bunch of diaspora trying to be the saviors of the Motherland. “
What are you doing on this forum then?
Is Pittsburgh a suburb of Colombo?
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ramona therese fernando / June 17, 2025
Oc….we need money stolen from Sri Lanka and returned saviors.
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ramona therese fernando / June 17, 2025
….we need “money- stolen-from-Sri Lanka-and-returned” saviors
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SJ / June 15, 2025
“The support of West means making you depend on them. In other words a trap.”
True.
Is that why the Tamil Diaspora spokespersons are sucking up to the West?
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Ajith / June 16, 2025
They have no options because the East already fallen under the Buddhist Sinhala leadership.East is no different to West. In other words, East and West continue to destroy Sri Lanka.
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SJ / June 16, 2025
There are no options only for those who cannot think independently.
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Mallaiyuran / June 17, 2025
Yep. Follow Saddampi, he will teach thousand and thousand options of how to wash the Rowdy Royals and get the Thirtham, after spying against Tamils’ liberation fight.
Or is that possible that I have not read Your Nobel Prize winning popular 1000 pages, “Das War for Peace” classical you wrote after emptying the barrels in Deva Kottle.
Being arrogant, sarcasm, is the climax of Moran-ship.
What is “independently” while the entire life was wasted in the washerman (I don’t mean Dhobi, he does an important job for society) caste job.
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whywhy / June 15, 2025
Ajith ,
What we have in Srilanka is , Washington Buddhists , Shanghai
Buddhists , Moscow Buddhists and New Delhi Buddhists . And
MARA introduced Marusira Buddhists , this is the Local Product .
No leader is out of this cycle . Which leader grooms a second in
command from the minority ? No One . The New Eyewash System
Change is Based On This Racist System Change . Simple Truth Is ,
Nothing Is Real in this Country . Only Germany knows why this
Poor man was in there as if he is the one Who Discovered Germany .
There are More Gimmicks to follow .
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Ajith / June 16, 2025
Whywhy,
“What we have in Srilanka is , Washington Buddhists , Shanghai
Buddhists , Moscow Buddhists and New Delhi Buddhists . And
MARA introduced Marusira Buddhists , this is the Local Product .”
I don’t agree that Local product is started with Mara. It has a history well before 1948 independence from British. Only thing Mara Family used it. SWRD used it. Ranil used it JRJ, used it. DS Senanayake Family used it. AKD looks continuing the same.
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whywhy / June 16, 2025
Ajith ,
Agree . I just touched up on the living ones and how the future
will look in their hands .
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SJ / June 16, 2025
What the hell has Buddhism to do with global political rivalries?
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whywhy / June 16, 2025
We are talking bout Srilankan Buddhism . If it has nothing to do
with ‘ global political rivalries ,’ then better for everyone in the
country .
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whywhy / June 16, 2025
about , not ‘ bout .’
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SJ / June 17, 2025
Are we?
And that long list of Buddhists!
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whywhy / June 18, 2025
Yes .
There are more . It is a short list .
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Native Vedda / June 15, 2025
nimal fernando
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Thanks for the link.
Has the Northern Ireland Orange Order parading season commenced?
Isn’t it too early?
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nimal fernando / June 15, 2025
Ah! Envy, envy, envy, …….. typical Lankan! :)))))
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Native, No one in Singapore wanted to meet your hero …… not even the retired leaders!
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They all know he is just a despicable old-fart going around trying to cause trouble for the current honest government …….. out of nothing but uncontrollable jealousy.
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He had all the chances in 50 years in politics ……. if he fucked it up monumentally, is it other’s fault?
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He should just retire in peace; gracefully ……. and let the younger generation have a chance. You’re close to the prick …… advise him: he’ll listen to you! ….. Or do we have to send OC out with Ramona for moral support? Ramona carries a lethal nasty punch! Look at all the men she had left behind in her wake!! :)))))
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Native Vedda / June 15, 2025
nimal fernando
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Are you competing with old codger?
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nimal fernando / June 15, 2025
Only God can compete with Old Codger ….. OC can get gals pregnant just by looking at them …….. the ol’ Immaculate Conception!
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DTG is witness.
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Native Vedda / June 16, 2025
nimal fernando
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“OC can get gals pregnant just by looking at them “
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How does he do it, you mean by divine intervention?
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davidthegood / June 16, 2025
nimal fernado, watch your filthy language.
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nimal fernando / June 16, 2025
Filthier than the language in your Bible? :))))
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You’re exposed! ……. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1_O0HZRRqE
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old codger / June 17, 2025
DTG,
What’s so filthy? Your Immaculate Conception is in the Bible.
I am as holy as the angel Gabriel.
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leelagemalli / June 15, 2025
The Sri Lankan President’s three-day visit to Germany was not taken seriously by the German government. Germany’s chancellor has no meeting with the visiting Sri Lankan president. Those who are unaware of the officiality of the President in their system are similar to our former President, “William Gopallawa”. This means that Germany’s president serves only ceremonially. I don’t think AKD or similar leaders, who lack knowledge of foreign policy, would stand a chance against German or other European leaders.
Even the leader of South Sudan receives a ceremonial welcome upon arrival in Germany. At the same time, Dr. Jayasankar is visiting Brussels, which is reported in German news, but no AKD.
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nimal fernando / June 15, 2025
AKD is the best leader Lanka has ever had. Period. (also known as a full stop).
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His aim is true!
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His intentions are genuine!
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Those who are unable to handle the truth due to all the crap clogging ye minds. Find ye own remedy …… for all AKD’s talents/goodness he ain’t a shrink.
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Read again what ye write and see if that’s what’s happening out there?
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You have had these crap stuck in ye minds all ye lives …… can you cast them aside and give a balanced view?
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Look in the mirror …….. the average/uneducated/less-traveled/poor voters are not the rice-eating cattle …… they elected the best leader out of all presented ……. overwhelmingly!
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Oh what I wouldn’t give for a little truth …… and a few people who can handle it!
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Native Vedda / June 15, 2025
nimal fernando
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“AKD is the best leader Lanka has ever had. Period. (also known as a full stop).”
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May be true.
However AKD is not just NPP, JVP, Sri Lanka, ……
I also hear noises about willing AKD and unwilling bunch of lazy, stupid, uncaring, unwise, corrupt, ……. functionaries who still live in the dark ages in their own fiefdom, ….. now there may be battle of will, wit, ….. Let us wait for a few months or a couple of years and see who wins.
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Recent event, an innocent old man who sought refuge in Tamilnadu many many moons ago returned to Jaffna Sri Lanka after clearing with UN agencies in India. He was arrested and accused of having left Sri Lanka not through legal port (like Somawansa). When Somawansa returned there was no detention, no issue, no fuss, …….. (although he was heavily involved in the mayhem of the that period).
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Now tell us who is in control?
Is it the AKD or Lalkantha, Sunil Handunnetti, Vijitha Herath, Vijitha Herath, ….. maybe Weerawansa, Sarath Weerasekere, Mahinda, Gota, …… in charge of the state?
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By the way this island is land of plenty, thats what we were aught at school, it appears awash with drugs of all kind. What is AKD doing about it?
Please don’t tell us Police does not know those who are involved in the Drug trade.
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leelagemalli / June 15, 2025
Hello NV,
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At the time, former President SIRISENA prioritised the party, and JVP, who was working undercover for the NPP, has been doing the same. What has this nation’s HE president, AKD, been up to over the past few months?
What became of their lofty pledges to introduce new legislation, reform existing laws, work towards a new constitution, etc.?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MQB7fv2imo
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Given our thorough knowledge of AKD’s prior experiences, we were fully aware that he lacked the leadership maturity necessary to perform the job. Nonetheless, those who have been pushing AKD in the same way that GOTAS slaves did so continue to do so today. But according to experts both domestically and abroad, the day that AKD will leave us is drawing closer.
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nimal fernando / June 16, 2025
I feel sorry for you, Native.
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Compare your Ranil’s 37+2 ministers …….. and 92 “advisors” ……. to the lot you have named.
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Doing nothing is heaps better …….. than bankrupting the country ……. and ……. enslaving the country to IMF dictates …….. to kingdom come ………
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Ajith / June 16, 2025
“Compare your Ranil’s 37+2 ministers …….. and 92 “advisors” ……. to the lot you have named.”
NF,
I don’t think we need to compare AKD with Ranil or Rajapaksa or SWRD or DS because that was a system which used by the people for long. It will not solve the problem of the Country. The fact is AKD is continuing the system which brought bankruptcy and population distribution changes. The numbers may go down and up and people may change their decisions but the same system continue to remain as it is then the possibility of bankruptcy again is very high. The system is not controlled by the AKD or Others. That is why he couldn’t touch the system. I would like to give What this system did for past 77 years.
“https://srilankabrief.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/statistics-Population-Eastern-province.pdf”
You see how the population distribution changed In the Eastern Province the population distribution.
Year Tamils Muslims Sinhalese
1827. 75%. 25%. 0.5%
1881. 59%. 34%. 5%
1891. 58%. 34%. 5%
1981. 42%. 32%. 25%
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davidthegood / June 15, 2025
nimal fernando, since you are craving for truth, the sure place to go to find it is the word of God in the bible. All answers are there.
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Human Touch / June 15, 2025
davidthegentile
If all answers are there, then why don’t you answer my questions?
And why have you become a blind fanatic?
Does the bible make you crazy?
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nimal fernando / June 16, 2025
“All answers are there.”
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Will I go to Heaven and sit next to young Brigitte Bardot?
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Or will I sit next to you? ……. I’d rather go to Hell! :)))
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Svenson / June 16, 2025
DTG, plenty to read in the Bible where the biggest mass murderer is God himself. This is the problem with all ‘holy books’, they are full of contradictions.
https://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/dwb/TOC.html
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Douglas / June 15, 2025
Dear Readers: By now, you have seen that the Sri Lankan President’s official visit to Germany, which was undertaken at the invitation of the German Government, has been presented to you by “ERUDITE” comment like:
“President’s visit was not taken seriously by the German Government”.
We are far, far away from Germany. Yet, if these “Erudites” think that we are “Grass-Eating Cows” who could be driven to the slaughterhouse, let me remind those pseudo “Erudites” that there are no more such in Sri Lankan society, not even in “Kadamandiya” (mostly the village folk).
https://youtu.be/FeDWDippXFA?si=m8zsLdxuAnoN8l-B
Please look at the link above. Do you note that the German Government has not taken this visit seriously? Watch the pictures presented. This video is presented by a person living in Germany. I leave the judgment in you hands. Thank you.
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leelagemalli / June 16, 2025
Mr D.,
Regarding your obsession with former Babarians and their rulers, I should address your concerns here as I have lived in Germany for a longer period of time than I have in Sri Lanka. Our HE president would have been welcomed more warmly than even the highly unpopular African leaders were when they visited Germany. It is possible that he lacks the eloquence to speak with European leaders directly. Or, conversely, European leaders may have observed how JVPrs killed half a century of innocent people during the 1989–1992 period.
One abusive individual who has previously broadcast sensationalised tales about UGANDA funds is Sudantha.
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sudanthaka is as exaggerateer and a liar as that guy (Thusara someone) living in Switzerland and has been sending disparaging messages about any promintent figure in srilanka.
All these men have made YOUTUBING their occupation to spread theiranecdoral information.
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Given that this is a lie, why is he being trusted by a knowledgeable person like Douglas? Please study the profiles properly before you add their links to this or any other forum. Thank you.
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leelagemalli / June 17, 2025
What distinguishes Nalin Hewage, Samantha Vidyaratna, AKD, Tilvin, and others from our “Unawatune-Douglas” aka barbarian-supporter?
This person used to have some credibility for making positive comments. Many of us respected him, but bad company has turned his life upside down as of today. I have no doubt that, like Dudly Sirisena, this man is bribed by the JVPRS to spread NPP propaganda. The truth is that lies have become the headlines of the current regime and its affairs. He says nothing about how DLITH Jayaweera was bought by the JVP leadership to stand out in the Colombo Municipal Council election. My elders believed that lies had short legs.
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SJ / June 15, 2025
Germany is desperately in need of an economic rescue.
I hope that SL can give it a helping hand.
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leelagemalli / June 16, 2025
Mr SJ,
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“Germany is desperately in need of an economic rescue”
This is very true.
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Official state visits can take many different forms. The German chancellor will greet him before a welcome procession is held if HE AKD’s visit was primarily intended to provide relief or other comparable benefits.
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Furthermore, since it is so successful, why doesn’t the president’s office make another major announcement while continuing to act as though “crocodiles” are fed clay? Importantly, they did not promise that their future ruling would be based on accountability and transparency in all of their exchanges. But why is it that the exact opposite is happening right now?
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Having spent the last 35 years in this country, I am well acquainted with this. Their chancellor, not the president, is in charge of their political system. As I previously stated, President Dr. Stehinmuller’s position is merely ceremonial, much like that of the late former president of Sri Lanka, William Gopallawa.
Germany’s economy is struggling at the moment. They are very upset about the pressure CLOWN Trump is putting on NATO funds and their exports to the United States.
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nimal fernando / June 16, 2025
I just love Lankan logic!
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Ranil, Mahinda, CBK, Gota, Sirisena, ……… were not invited by Germany for an official visit ……. because they were taken more seriously than AKD by Germany!
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AKD at least got invited: seriously or not!
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People should learn to conceal their sour-grapes ……… otherwise the intentions are plainly obvious: show everything in a bad light …….. of a person one never like to begin-with.
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A lot of people have sour-grapes about Old Codger’s talents …… but know how to handle/hide!
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nimal fernando / June 16, 2025
India, China, Germany, Vietnam …….. invited AKD because they have some regard for him ……. more than for other Lankan crooks.
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How serious ……… it’s just a matter of opinion ……. better from an unbiased balanced entity.
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Bottom line …….. he, at least got invited.
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Unlike some Lankans ………. the world is not deaf, dumb and blind ……. they are hip to what’s going on ……. who is a rouge, who is a murderer, who is a pleasure-er of boys with S-lon pipes and barbed wire …. name ye favorite peccadillo ………
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nimal fernando / June 16, 2025
Understand how things happen
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Lanka is important to some countries because of it’s strategic location
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The Rajapakses were courted with bribes/commissions …….. Ranil was courted with underhand deals and money/commissions to “friends.”
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AKD is not susceptible to any of that …….. so he is courted with these shows of honor …….
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Douglas / June 16, 2025
Dr. Stehinmuller – The President of Germany.
Sir, one of your “Erudite” citizens says: “Your position as President of Germany is ‘Ceremonial”.
I would be most thankful if you could confirm this statement.
Thank you.
PS: I have referred this question to the German Embassy in Sri Lanka and await a reply.
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leelagemalli / June 17, 2025
Role of president Steinmueller , ceremonial?
ChatGPT:
If you’re referring to President Steinmeier of Germany (likely a
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany:
Current Office Holder: As of 2025, Frank-Walter Steinmeier is serving his second term as Federal President of Germany (Bundespräsident).
Role: Yes, largely ceremonial.
Key Responsibilities:
Head of State: Represents Germany internationally, but does not govern the country.
Ceremonial Duties: Attends official events, gives speeches, and represents German unity.
Formal Powers:
Signs bills into law (cannot veto based on policy, only on constitutional grounds).
Appoints and dismisses the Chancellor and federal ministers (based on parliamentary outcomes).
Has the power to dissolve the Bundestag under certain rare conditions.
Moral Voice: Expected to provide moral and ethical guidance, often through speeches on national values, democracy, and remembrance.
In Contrast:
The Chancellor (e.g., Olaf Scholz) is the actual head of government, making all key political decisions.
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whywhy / June 17, 2025
Douglas ,
German president invited our president for himself to see
How Busy His Boss The ” Chancellor ” is . And also for our
president to see How Big Germany is . Soon He will visit
King Charles too . But Moscow could be too tiring for him .
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leelagemalli / June 18, 2025
Hello WW and HT,
There’s no use in arguing with inflexible people.
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They would come to you with “malle-pol” responses if you asked them to think about the facts.
For some reason, he is now equating it with peacock dances.
If socio-psycho analysts want to restore this dysfunctional society, they should focus on that.
Douglas is right about the Rajakakshe loot, but he is lying about the abusive political culture run by the AKD when he claims that everything will be fine under their leadership. With his LIES-based government, not a single wonder was created. The second battle will soon break out and declare that this government must be overthrown. It’s time for AKD to stop making dumb public remarks. He takes credit for everything that was done by earlier governments. Oh my god
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He should first research the Sri Lankan diaspora in Germany before travelling there, if he truly understands the shortcomings of AKD. Unfortunately, it sounded as though he knew absolutely nothing about the Sri Lankan diaspora community in Germany. Germany does not have a sizable Sinhala diaspora like the UK, Canada, or Australia do, but it does have over 95% of the Tamil diaspora from Sri Lanka because they were granted asylum during the 30-year civil war.
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leelagemalli / June 17, 2025
Hope – The German Embassy in Sri Lanka can help you understand the truth.
Well done. Way to go. I always respect facts. I don’t comment on barbarians or BPs in general. The German Embassy in Sri Lanka is well aware that the majority of Sri Lankans eat thanakola. That speech by the AKD in Berlin or elsewhere proved it once more. He questioned whether there were any koti-leaders present….how stupid he must have been to ask that question; the elephant in the room, but no one says anything. Furthermore, your question about the role of the German president will help them confirm their assumptions. Thank you!.
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Douglas / June 17, 2025
I contacted the German Embassy in Sri Lanka, and the officer who spoke to me explained in detail the official status of the President of Germany. To make a long story short, he told me that the President of Germany is the HEAD OF STATE. For protocol purposes, he is the MOST IMPORTANT man in Germany at home and abroad.
I invite that “Erudite” person who has lived in Germany for more years than in Sri Lanka to read the German Constitution and learn more about the status of the President of Germany without embroidering him as “Ceremonial”.
Anyway, no offence or pun intended. Have a nice day!
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leelagemalli / June 17, 2025
Mr D,
Simply put, I dislike wasting time. For those who would like to learn more about the functions and roles of the president of Germany, the roles of King Charles and our late President William Gopallawa are not substantially different.
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https://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/politics/federal-president-of-germany-frank-walter-steinmeier
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSfOYqj8uaI
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Respecting the truth is the very least that Sri Lankans should be counselled to do. No matter what their educational background, Sri Lankans are complete idiots, according to Prof. Kovoor, an Indian sociopsychologist who lived in Sri Lanka about 70 years ago. Because they have been brainwashed, they ultimately believe what they have been told. Considering the logic, a person who knows nothing but brazenly lies and crying aloud was elected president of this island nation.
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leelagemalli / June 17, 2025
Sooner or later, it will be revealed how the newly elected mayor of Colombo won yesterday.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSfOYqj8uaI
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Minister Lal Kantha has now publicly admitted that they are involved in Sri Lanka’s destruction. At least one of them being able to reveal the truths about Sri Lanka’s predetermined fate is something to be proud of.
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They had practised buying their candidates in the same way that MaRa et al had done previously. Is this the systematic change that 6.8 million voters expected?
Dudly Sirisena (according to Handunetti, the mafia boss of the rice market in Sri Lanka, the fund raiser for the NPP election campaign) is said to have received what he requested, so Unawatuna’s NPP spokesperson will soon be given some gifts for running his small rice mills. I don’t have anything in my head when I respect facts, and I’m sure our good commenters like HT, LS, and OC would do the same.
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leelagemalli / June 17, 2025
The incumbent leader of Sri Lanka, who was elected by 42% of the country’s voters, makes foreign visits on invitation or most likely with hidden agendas, but the basics of the visits have yielded nothing but hidden agendas over the last 8 months.
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What happened to the transparency and accountability that the people of Sri Lanka expected from him during his visits? Does he follow the fundamentals?
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Presidential media does not even release official trip reports, and there is no mention of what was signed and completed between Sri Lanka and India, whose involvement in Sri Lankan politics is critical to the nation, which resulted in an unethical civil war against their minority for 30 years. Experts should help open the eyes of teenager-politicians to the dangers that threaten Sri Lanka’s sovereignty.
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leelagemalli / June 17, 2025
et’s analyse HE President of Sri Lanka’s speech to Sri Lankans in Germany.
1) He reiterated that the country they took over was bankrupt? Is this correct? No, if this is correct, then things should be turned upside down for its people. Are all people brainwashed by AKD’s obvious lies?
It is clear from the CBSL governor that the nation was declared bankrupt in July 2022. However, the entire world knew that the country was saved by RW’s interior government and a small cabinet.
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2)The president spoke out about three passports given to the underworld by a former minister, but remained silent about seventeen passports given to the underworld by his minister? Why is that?
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3) Is everyone in this country stupid? Are they prone to big lies? What role does the media play today?
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4) And the stupid man enquires whether there are any KOTI (Tiger) leaders present at this meeting. The truth is yes, and they would not say it louder. How naive is this man?The truth is that the majority of people in Germany are former Tamil refugees, and some academics returned to Germany after completing their education. Not to mention some Sinhala refugees, who are a small minority. Otherwise, there are no options for living in Germany.
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leelagemalli / June 17, 2025
Those who are interested about the truths based on the facts. Please watch the video below.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF90yWyCPSA
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leelagemalli / June 17, 2025
Thanakola eaters dominated srilanka will never see it right.Tompatcha to repeat that they took a govt that was declared to bankrupted is the biggest lie I can’t tolerate anymore.
Alas what a nation? 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃
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Douglas / June 18, 2025
The above “6 Act” play (comments) is like the Peacock’s Dance.
The Peacock doesn’t know how he exposes his naked back.
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Human Touch / June 17, 2025
Douglas
You might find it interesting that in Germany, the Chancellor holds the actual executive power.
Anyone familiar with global affairs or German politics would likely already be aware of this.
Open your eyes and get real instead of chasing shadows.
I understand your dire need for validation but the truth is the truth.
Can’t change that no matter how hard you try.
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Douglas / June 17, 2025
HT: I think you understood me wrong. I was contesting that the President of Germany is being presented as only a “Ceremonial” figure.
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Human Touch / June 17, 2025
Douglas
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Let me ask you this: have you ever seen the German President representing Germany at major global events or in high-level negotiations?
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In contrast, we consistently see the German Chancellor attending key summits such as those of the European Union (EU), G7/G20, United Nations (UN), NATO, World Economic Forum (Davos), OECD, WTO, IMF, and the World Bank. The Chancellor is clearly the primary global face of Germany—leading negotiations, forming alliances, and representing national interests on the world stage. Domestically, the Chancellor also heads the executive branch of the government.
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Think of it this way: if someone like Prime Minister Modi visited Germany, who would receive him? It would be the Chancellor, not the President.
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There’s no ambiguity here—what LM is saying is entirely accurate. Just look at past visits by world leaders to Germany—who greeted them and led the diplomatic engagements? It’s always been the Chancellor.
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leelagemalli / June 18, 2025
“I understand your dire need for validation but the truth is the truth.”
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Until his death, poor SM endured a similar mental struggle. Although I haven’t met him in person, he seemed like a naive person.
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In addition, I have provided with links to Douglas.However, the mindset is what caused this nation and its citizens to descend to such a depth.
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This individual dares to ask the same question over and over again without considering the facts.
I believe Prof. Kovoor clarified it seven decades ago by identifying the very characteristic of our people. Even now, Douglas and his Kadamandiya people are involved with that.
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leelagemalli / June 19, 2025
Dear Readers,
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Talkative men believed that once in power, it would be simple to govern the country, and they aligned their pre-election rhetoric against all other parties and their candidates. However, they have now become worse than Gotabaya and his Viyathmaga gang.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxmY68cGH1Y
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However, it is becoming increasingly clear that they are simply “nitwits”.
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Sri Lanka has faced no disasters in the past 8 months in order not to fulfil their pledges with the 2/3 parliamentary mandate they were given.
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The so-called Leftist leader, AKD, who came to power to imprison the Secretary of Ministry of Finance, Mr Mahinda Siriwardhana, has reversed course and is now celebrating the secretary’s farewell party.
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I HAVE NO DOUBT that the man has cross-operated his orifices, mouth, and anus as of today.
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f he had a good upbringing, I doubt he would lump everyone together and accuse them of being thieves because they do not support the NPP. Today, a distorted society would be unconcerned about lies.
Now, as we previously stated, each party contains both good and bad people, corrupted and uncorrupted. It is about diversity. Lack of knowledge could be the problem, with AKD unable to control his mouth. Advisors must warn him to avoid the inevitable free fall.
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