Former President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa has arrived in the Maldives.

Even though his arrival has been confirmed, it is not yet known whether the visit is an official visit or not. He has not shared any information regarding the visit either, but it is believed that meetings with senior government officials will be held during the visit.

The last time Rajapaksa visited the Maldives was when he was President, in August of 2014. The visit was on an invitation extended by former first couple, Abdulla Yameen and Fathimath Ibrahim.

Even though he did not visit the Maldives after that, his son and the Parliamentarian for Hambantota District, Namal Rajapaksa had visited the Maldives on two different occasions. One of them was for the oath taking ceremony of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.