President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday declared that he will not allow any foreign agreement that would threaten the country’s independence and sovereignty during his tenure. “There are discussions regarding the agreements such as SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement), Millennium Challenge and a land act. These are not suitable for the country,” the President said at a [...]

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No to SOFA and agreements that threaten country’s sovereignty: President

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President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday declared that he will not allow any foreign agreement that would threaten the country’s independence and sovereignty during his tenure.

“There are discussions regarding the agreements such as SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement), Millennium Challenge and a land act. These are not suitable for the country,” the President said at a public meeting at Bibile in the Moneragala District.

He also stressed that that he would not allow any unsuitable agreements with any country or world power.

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