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This is a list of presidential international trips made by Ranil Wickremesinghe, who served as the 9th President of Sri Lanka from 21 July 2022 to 23 September 2024.

Wickremesinghe, then Prime Minister, meets with Narendra Modi in New Delhi, October 2018.

Summary of international trips

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During his term in office, Ranil Wickremesinghe made 16 foreign trips to 17 countries. Wickremesinghe never visited South America.

No. of visits Country
3 United Kingdom
2 Japan, Singapore
1 Australia, China, Cuba, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Philippines, Switzerland, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States

2022

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President Wickremesinghe, the First Lady and Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Saroja Sirisena at Westminster Hall, paying their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II
Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes
1  United Kingdom London 17–22 September State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
See also: Sri Lanka–United Kingdom relations
Led an eight-member delegation to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.[1][2]
2  Japan Tokyo 26–28 September Official visit & State funeral of Shinzo Abe
See also: Japan–Sri Lanka relations
Wickremesinghe traveled to Tokyo to attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Wickremesinghe held talks on debt restructuring with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and was scheduled to have meetings with other leaders including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Wickremesinghe invited the Singaporean Prime Minister to visit Sri Lanka next year for the 75th Independence Anniversary.[3][4][5]
 Philippines Manila 29–30 September Official visit & bilateral meetings
See also: Philippines–Sri Lanka relations
To attend the Asian Development Bank Governors’ meeting, where Wickremesinghe was to deliver a special address. Wickremesinghe also held talks with Philippine President Bongbong Marcos.[6][7]
3  Egypt Sharm El Sheikh 6–10 November 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference & bilateral meetings To attend the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, where Wickremesinghe was to deliver a special address.[8]

2023

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Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes
4  United Kingdom London 4–7 May Coronation of Charles III and Camilla
See also: Sri Lanka–United Kingdom relations
Led an eight-member delegation to attend the coronation of Charles III and Camilla.[9]
5  Singapore Singapore 23 May State visit Official visit on the invitation of Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
 Japan Tokyo 23–26 May State visit
See also: Japan–Sri Lanka relations
Official visit on the invitation on the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
6  United Kingdom London 17–21 June 40th Meeting of the International Democrat Union No meeting with UK officials, attended the meeting of the International Democrat Union, and met the head of the Commonwealth.[10]
 France Paris 22–23 June 1st Meeting of the New Global Finance Pact World leaders attended a finance pact meeting in Paris.[10]
7  India New Delhi 20–21 July State visit
See also: Sri Lanka–India relations
Met with Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Indian delegates.[11]
8  Singapore Singapore 20–21 August State visit Met with the Singaporean President Halimah Yacob, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and other Singapore delegates.
9  Cuba Havana 15–16 September G77 summit Met Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and addressed the G77 summit.[12]
 United States New York City 18–24 September UN General Assembly Addressed the UN general assembly and met the leaders of Iran, Bangladesh, Nepal, South Korea and many other nations.
10  Germany Berlin 26–29 September State visit
See also: Germany–Sri Lanka relations
Met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and addressed the Berlin Global Dialog.[13]
11  China Beijing 15–18 October State visit
See also: China–Sri Lanka relations
Met Chinese President Xi Jinping and attended the Belt and Road Forum.
12  Maldives Malé 17–18 November State visit & Inauguration of Mohamed Muizzu
See also: Maldives–Sri Lanka relations
Met outgoing Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Maldivian President-elect Mohamed Muizzu and attended the inauguration of new president.[14]
13  United Arab Emirates Dubai 30 November–4 December 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference & bilateral meetings To attend the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, where Wickremesinghe was to deliver a special address. Met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.[15][16]

2024

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Country Areas visited Date(s) Purpose(s) Notes
14   Switzerland Davos 13–18 January World Economic Forum To attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.[17][18]
 Uganda Kampala 18–23 January 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement & 3rd South Summit of the Group of 77 and China To attend the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement and the 3rd South Summit of the Group of 77 and China. Met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni.[17][19][20]
15  Australia Perth 8–10 February Indian Ocean Summit To attend the annual meeting of the Indian Ocean Summit. Wickremesinghe was the only head of state in attendance alongside foreign ministers of other nations.
16  Indonesia Bali 19–21 May 10th Summit of the World Water Forum To attend the annual meeting of the World Water Forum in Bali. Met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo[21] and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.[22]

Multilateral meetings participated in by Wickremesinghe

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Group Year
2022 2023 2024
ACD
CHOGM
G-15
NAM 15–19 January,
Kampala
SCO
COP 6–10 November,
Sharm El Sheikh 		30 November–13 December,
Dubai
SAARC
Others
██ = Did not attend; ██ = Future event


References

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  1. ^ "President leaves for UK; his maiden overseas visit as head of state - Breaking News | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Ranil creates history in paying last respect to Queen Elizabeth II | Daily FT". www.ft.lk. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  3. ^ Nilar, Amani (18 August 2022). "President to visit Japan next month to hold talks on debt restructuring". Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  4. ^ Bandara, Kelum. "Funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe President Ranil Wickremesinghe will leave for Japan on September 25". www.dailymirror.lk. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  5. ^ "SL ready to enter into free trade agreement with Singapore: Prez - Breaking News | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  6. ^ "President to attend Shinzo Abe's funeral in Japan - Breaking News | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  7. ^ "President leaves for Japan and Philippines - Breaking News | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  8. ^ "COP27: President to visit Egypt".
  9. ^ "President Ranil leaves for UK to attend coronation of King Charles III". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  10. ^ a b "President Ranil leaves for UK and France on official visit". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  11. ^ "Sri Lankan president's visit to India signals growing economic and energy ties". AP News. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
  12. ^ damith (15 September 2023). "President meets Cuban President in Havana ahead of G77". DailyNews. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  13. ^ "Sri Lanka President meets German Chancellor during BGD2023". Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  14. ^ "Ranil meets out-going Maldives President | Daily FT". www.ft.lk. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  15. ^ "President Ranil to leave for Dubai to attend COP28 climate conference". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  16. ^ "COP28: Ranil returns to Sri Lanka following multiple climate sessions in Dubai". Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  17. ^ a b Team, Editorial (8 January 2024). "Ranil to Switzerland this week! would visit Uganda as well! Several ministers are tipped to join the trip! Sri Lanka Latest News". Mawratanews.lk | Sri Lanka Latest Sinhala News and Headlines. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  18. ^ "President Ranil leaves for Switzerland on official visit". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  19. ^ "President Ranil arrives in Uganda for 19th NAM summit". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  20. ^ "President Ranil discusses enhancing bilateral relations with Ugandan counterpart". www.adaderana.lk. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  21. ^ antaranews.com (20 May 2024). "Widodo holds bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan president". Antara News. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  22. ^ "After cancelling India visit, Elon Musk is eyeing Sri Lanka for Starlink internet service implementation". Business Today. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
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