Gamini Dissanayake vs Turki al-Faisal

Dissanayake was appointed Minister of Agriculture in the UNP government under President Jayewardene. He implemented agricultural modernization programs, including irrigation projects and the promotion of high-yield crops, contributing to Sri Lanka's Green Revolution.

Dissanayake was assassinated by an LTTE suicide bomber during an election rally in Colombo. The bomb killed him and over 50 others. His death occurred just weeks before the presidential election, which was subsequently won by Chandrika Kumaratunga.

Dissanayake was selected as the presidential candidate for the United National Party (UNP) in the 1994 presidential election. He was a prominent UNP politician and had served as a minister under Presidents Jayewardene and Premadasa.

Turki al-Faisal was appointed Director of Saudi Arabia's General Intelligence Directorate (GID), a position he held for 24 years. He oversaw intelligence operations during the Soviet-Afghan War and the rise of al-Qaeda.

Turki coordinated Saudi support for the Afghan mujahideen fighting the Soviet Union, including funding and arms supplies. This involvement had long-term consequences, including the rise of extremist groups.

Turki served as Saudi Ambassador to the United States from 2005 to 2007, focusing on repairing relations damaged by the 9/11 attacks. He advocated for the Arab Peace Initiative and counter-terrorism cooperation.