Wijedasa Turns Down Request to Accept Foreign Minister Post?

Reports received revealed that certain members of the government reported to have approached Wijedasa Rajapakshe to accept the Foreign Ministry portfolio.  But he reported to have turned down the request.

It is relevant to mention the fact here that he was the Minister of Justice then and on bringing the no confidence motion against him, he resigned his portfolio. He voted against the no confidence motion  brought against the Prime Miniser. Currently Tilak Marapana is holding the post of Foreign Minister.