The retired President of Sri Lanka Gotabay Rajapax left the country against the backdrop of mass protests. It is reported by France Press Agency.
According to the agency, Rajapax, his wife and bodyguard flew their countries – they were among four passengers aboard the An -32 aircraft, which headed for the Maldives.
Recall that earlier the President of Sri Lanka Gotababay Rajapax pledged to resign against the background of mass protests in the country. The temporary head of state will be the speaker of the Parliament Makhinda Yapa Abevarden.