Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga, in a letter to the General Secretary of the SLFP Prof Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa, expressed her dissapointment in not being invited to attend the SLFP's convention on December 04.
Ms Kumaratunga in the letter dated December 03, drew her attention to the fact that even though the convention was due to commence the next day that she was yet to be informed officially. She added further that there has been a constant campaign by the party to get rid of her.
However, the former President went onto say that despite such treatment, owing to her committment towards the party she still supported the various behind the scenes tasks that needed to be carried out in order to hold the convention.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism today established a 24x7 Emergency Response Unit to coordinate matters related to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
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