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PM leaves to Italy

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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa left the island this morning (10) on a diplomatic visit to Italy.

He is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session of the G20 Interfaith Forum Italy-2021, held at the University of Bologna, one of Europe’s oldest seats of learning.

Prime Minister’s Office said the PM will also participate in several high-level meetings during the visit.

According to reports a 17-member delegation, including Foreign Minister, Prof. G. L Peiris and Secretary to the Prime Minister, Gamini Senarath  accompanied the Premier.

Addressing recent speculations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that at no stage has PM Rajapaksa requested nor has he received an invitation to visit the Vatican for an audience with His Holiness, the Pope.

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