Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was summoned before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), expressed confidence in the proceedings as he arrived to provide a statement.

Speaking briefly to reporters before entering the Bribery Commission, the former President said he expects a fair and just decision from the authorities.

"If a fair decision is given, I should be cleared from everything," he said.

Rajapaksa appeared before the CIABOC this morning in connection with the ongoing investigation into the controversial 2013 Airbus procurement deal involving SriLankan Airlines.

The probe relates to allegations surrounding the purchase of 14 Airbus aircraft for the national car...