Gotabaya Rajapaksa served as the 8th President of Sri Lanka from 18 November 2019 to 14 July 2022. This article documents all international presidential trips made by Rajapaksa during his term in office. Rajapaksa did not make any visits in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Summary of international trips During his term, Gotabaya Rajapaksa made 6 foreign trips to 6 countries.
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2019 CountryAreas visitedDate(s)Purpose(s)Notes1 New Delhi 28–30 November State visit State visit at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rajapaksa met Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar and engaged in bilateral discussions with the Prime Minister. Rajapaksa's first overseas visit after being elected.
2021 CountryAreas visitedDate(s)Purpose(s)Notes2 New York City 18–26 September United Nations General Assembly & bilateral meetings To attend the 76st United Nations General Assembly session, where he delivered a special address. Rajapaksa will hold bilateral discussions with several heads of states.3 Glasgow, Scotland 30 October–13 November 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference Rajapaksa visited 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference.4 Abu Dhabi 3–5 December Indian Ocean Conference Rajapaksa visited the United Arab Emirates to attend the Indian Ocean Conference.5 Singapore 13–16 DecemberPrivate visit Rajapaksa visited Singapore on an unscheduled personal visit for medical purposes.
2022 CountryAreas visitedDate(s)Purpose(s)Notes6 Malé 13–14 July Self-exile and resignation Accompanied by his spouse and a personal security detail, Rajapaksa fled from Sri Lanka on 13 July following widespread protests led by civilians demanding his resignation, triggered by extensive discontent over his handling of the country's economic crisis. Singapore 14 July–11 August After staying in the Maldives for two days, Rajapaksa further retreated to Singapore on 14 July. The same day, whilst in exile, Rajapaksa resigned from the presidency, becoming the first Sri Lankan president to relinquish the office mid-term.
Multilateral meetings participated in by Rajapaksa Group Year201920202021 2022ACD nonenone nonenoneCHOGM G-15 NAM SCO SAARC Others UN Climate Change31 October,GlasgowIndian Ocean Conference3 December,Abu Dhabi██ = Did not attend; ██ = Future event
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External links
Official State Visits – President's Media Division