Jammu Tawi, March 20 -- The Office of the former President Ranil Wickremesinghe in a statement on Tuesday denied the claims that the former Head of State and his spouse Prof. Maithree Wickramasinghe travelled to London for a private visit in 2023 using state funds.

The former President's Office stated that it is misleading to claim that a substantial amount of government funds was spent on a visit to London by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and officials. This also demonstrates that the current Government lacks an understanding of diplomatic trips, the statement said.

As the President, Ranil Wickremesinghe did not make any private visit to London at government expense in 2023, while all statements made regarding this matter are ...