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Aragalaya became victim of elitist conspiracy – Dilan

SLPP Reform Committee MP Dilan Perera says that the Aragalaya protest came to an end as it was trapped in a conspiracy by the elite supported, by the new rich.Addressing the media in Colombo, on Thursday, Perera said that the end of the protest was an unfortunate loss for the ordinary public.
“The conspirators behind Ranil Wickremesinghe and Basil Rajapaksa hatched a plot to ruin Aragalaya,” he said.
He accused the government of making use of Emergency regulations to suppress social media and thereby prevent people from knowing the truth. The next step would be the suppression of the mainstream media, he added.
“The political crisis, that lasted four months, resulted in Mahinda Rajapaksa going home on May 9, Basil Rajapaksa on June 9, Gotabaya Rajapaksa on July 9. The Aragalaya campaign ended on August 9.
“It would have taken a different course if Mahinda Rajapaksa had resigned, at least by 9 am, on May 9, and the protesters were not attacked on that day. Then, we could have appointed an SLPP Prime Minister, under Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s presidency,” Perera said.
SLPP Reform Committee members MPs Dr Upul Galappatty, Attorney-at-Law Wasantha Yapabandara and Dr Tilak Rajapakshe also addressed the press.
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Sri Lanka and UAE sign agreement to Strengthen Economic and Investment Relations

Coinciding with the President’s three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attend the World Governments Summit 2025, Sri Lanka and the UAE reached an agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments to strengthen economic and investment relations between the two countries.
The agreement was signed by Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini, UAE’s Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and Vijitha Herath, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
This bilateral agreement establishes a secure legal framework to expand investment opportunities in global markets while ensuring the protection of foreign investments.
The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate and strengthen foreign investments between the two nations by ensuring investor rights protection, promoting economic cooperation, and establishing comprehensive investment protection mechanisms, dispute resolution frameworks, and policy structures. This agreement will also contribute to strengthening global economic partnerships and creating opportunities for exploring new investment prospects in Sri Lanka.
This agreement underscores the importance of bilateral economic development and financial stability while demonstrating the commitment of both the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka to strengthening economic cooperation. It aims to foster trade and business expansion in Sri Lanka while promoting a transparent and stable investment environment.
Furthermore, this agreement also highlights Sri Lanka’s commitment to enhancing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and fostering a more attractive investment landscape. By enhancing investor confidence, it is expected to generate new business opportunities and contribute to economic progress as well as reinforce the long-term partnership between the UAE and Sri Lanka, facilitating sustainable investments and advancing trade and financial collaborations between the two countries.
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