Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa refuted the allegation that his foreign policy was a pro-China policy, arguing that he was able to get aid from even the United States.

 

Speaking at the ‘Rathu Ira’ political talk show telecasted last night on Swarnawahini, Rajapaksa said that he expanded the network of foreign missions of Sri Lanka in Africa and Latin America, expanding Sri Lanka’s foreign relations.

 

He added that the influence of the Tamil diaspora in certain countries had a negative impact on Sri Lanka’s relations with them. Furthermore, India had its own issues, he added. However, Rajapaksa insisted that he adopted a non-aligned foreign policy.