High commission sources say they had a friendly conversation.

Also present were Upali Kodikara, Lohan Ratwatte and Dinesh Gunawardena, who are accompanying Rajapaksa in the tour.

Both the Gamages and Rajapaksa are in Malaysia to attend a meeting of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP).

The Gamages are taking part as representatives of the UNP, and minister Gamage is the senior vice president and standing committee member of ICAPP.