Colombo (News 1st): Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Taranjit Singh Sandhu visited President-elect, Gotabaya Rajapaksa at his residence in Mirihana, Nugegoda.

Journalist: How important was your meeting with the Indian High Commissioner?

Mahinda Rajapaksa: I just met him. I couldn’t ask.

Journalist: How important are relations with India and China, to your country?

Mahinda Rajapaksa: Very important. India and China, they are our neighbours. They have always been our good friends for a long time.

Journalist: Who is more important?

Mahinda Rajapaksa: Very important, both are important. All countries are important. But India is our neighbour.

Journalist: India is your neighbour, what about China?

Mahinda Rajapaksa: China is the economic partner.

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