'Baseless and speculative': Embassy slams reports India helped Sri Lankan President flee country

The authority tweeted on Wednesday denying any involvement

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By Web Desk

Published: Wed 13 Jul 2022, 7:51 AM

Last updated: Wed 13 Jul 2022, 8:24 AM

The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka denied any rumours and speculative media reports that India assisted Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in fleeing the country.

In a tweet, the authority called the reports "baseless and speculative".

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They have reiterated that India will "continue to support the people of Sri Lanka as they seek to realize their aspirations for prosperity and progress through democratic means and values".

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Published: Wed 13 Jul 2022, 7:51 AM

Last updated: Wed 13 Jul 2022, 8:24 AM

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