COLOMBO (News 1st); High Commissioners and Ambassador from the Middle-East, China, and India called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa recently.

According to a post on the President’s Facebook Page, the President had explained to the diplomats on the current economic, social, and political situation in Sri Lanka.

“I requested their assistance in resolving the existing crisis, while briefing them on the current economic, social and political situation of #lka & appreciate their positive response.” tweeted the President.

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