Parliamentarians Dinesh Gunawardana, Jonston Fernando and Lohan Ratwatte; former parliamentarians Udith Lokubandara and A.H.M Azwer and former provincial council minister Upali Kodikara are to join Mr. Rajapaksa, it adds.

The media release also states :

On the sidelines of the ICAPP meeting, the Joint Opposition delegation is to meet the Chinese Communist Party delegation. Former President Rajapaksa will also meet the Malaysian Prime Minister along with the other heads of delegations attending this conference. The Joint Opposition delegation will also meet with other political parties in Malaysia, and in other countries in Asia and also a delegation of the Malaysian business community. During this visit the former president will also visit several Buddhist places of worship in the country.