Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that Sri Lankan government has not provided any political facilities to former Maldives President. He was given the regular treatment as a former president at the VIP lounge, Bandaranaike International Airport.

According to the officials of the Ministry, the request for special protection and other facilities by ex-president was denied by the Sri Lankan government.

Former President of Maldives Mohamed Nasheed flew to Colombo on Friday (26) to meet Maldives opposition leaders.

Maldives government has not made a statement over Nasheed's visit to Sri Lanka.