Sri Lanka’s opposition MP Dilith Jayaweera said he expects President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to oppose what he described as Washington’s actions against Venezuela, pledging his “unconditional backing” should the president take a firm stand.

In a post on X, Jayaweera said he expects Sri Lanka’s “socialist president” to object to the United States’ moves on Venezuela and expressed support for a bold response against what he termed an “anti-democratic move” by US President Donald Trump against a sovereign nation.

The Sri Lankan government has not yet issued an official comment on the situation in Venezuela. However, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), the main constituent party of the ruling coalition and led by President Dissanayake, has released a statement condemning what it described as US action against Venezuela, citing concerns over sovereignty and foreign intervention.