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Maithripala Sirisena

President of Sri Lanka from 2015 to 2019 · Sri Lanka · On the map · Politicians · Born 1951 · age 75

Maithripala Yapa Sirisena is a Sri Lankan politician who served as the seventh president of Sri Lanka from 9 January 2015 to 18 November 2019. Sirisena is Sri Lanka's first president from the North Central Province of the country and does not belong to the traditional Sri Lankan political elite.

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2016“India has been a friend of Sri Lanka for a long time. That is why I selected India for the first state visit after my election as the President”In their words7 February 2016Quoted on Eursasia Review (7 February 2016), "India To Give Fullest Support To Sri Lanka’s Policies, Says Indian Foreign Minister"

“The government did not take the required measures after the defeat of terrorism in 2009 and in January 2015, the people gave me the mandate to fulfill that task.”In their words5 February 2016Urging for peace, harmony, and reconciliation, quoted on Daily News (5 February 2016), "Work for true national reconciliation"

“As we commemorate independence, let us dedicate ourselves to provide a truly ethical, virtuous, wise and equitable service to all.”In their words4 February 2016His Independence Day Message, quoted on Asian Tribute (4 February 2016), "Let us pledge to consolidate on peace and freedom achieved and

“We need a Constitution that suits the needs of the 21st century and make sure that all communities live in harmony”In their words11 January 2016Address to Parliament about changing the Constitution, quoted on Business Standard (11 January 2016), "No secrecy in Sri Lanka's

2015Named Minister of DefenceOffice12 January 2015 to 18 November 2019Named President of Sri LankaOffice9 January 2015 to 18 November 2019“Beyond the significance of this election to Sri Lanka, it is also a symbol of hope for those who support democracy all around the world.”In their words11 March 2015Talking about the election that he won, quoted on Huffington Post (11 March 2015), "Maithripala Sirisena Sworn In As Sri Lanka's New

“The new government is basically.. is the same as the last one, but with a different face. You know.. majority of what made up this new government used to work for Rajapaksa.”In their words14 January 2015M. I. A. on Sirisena, M I A speaks about Srilankan President Maithripala Sirisena, video published 14 January 2015.

2010Named Minister of HealthOffice23 April 2010 to 21 November 20142005Named Minister of AgricultureOffice23 November 2005 to 23 April 2010Named Minister of EnvironmentOffice23 November 2005 to 23 April 20102004Named Leader of the HouseOffice3 May 2004 to 9 August 20052001Named Minister of Parliamentary AffairsOffice14 September to 7 December 20011989Named Member of the Parliament of Sri LankaOffice15 February 1989 to 9 January 20151951Born3 September 1951

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  1. I will never agree to international involvement in this matter. We have more than enough specialists, experts and knowledgeable people in our country to solve our internal issues.

    5 February 2016 · Talking to BBC Sinhala Service about a proposed investigation into allegations on war crimes, quoted on Daily Mirror.lk (5 February 2016),, Own words

  2. I declare that Maithripala Sirisena has been duly elected as the President of Sri Lanka

    9 January 2015 · The Verdict of the country’s Commissioner of Elections, Mahinda Deshapriya, quoted on The Indian Express (9 January 2015), "Maithripala, Own words

  3. I will not agree to get foreign judges in to any kind of investigations into human rights violations allegations.

    Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena has reiterated that he will not have international judges on the bench for probe on war crimes, Own words

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He served as a member of parliament from Polonnaruwa from 1989 to 2015 and from 2020 to 2024.

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Born 1951 · age 75

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