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President Ranil Wickremesinghe speaking at the closing ceremony of the inaugural WLI Asia Oceania Conference 2024 at Water’s Edge Hotel, Battaramulla on Thursday (20), emphasized on Sri Lanka’s commitment to advancing eco-tourism through the conservation of wetlands. He also underscored the futility of waiting for external funding to combat climate change and environmental challenges, urging [R...
China says it is ready ready to continue to work with relevant countries and international financial institutions to support Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability. Speaking to reporters at the weekly media briefing, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said that China has been providing assistance to Sri Lanka’s socioeconomic development to the best of its capability. “We stand ready […]
Sri Lanka and China discussed debt restructuring during diplomatic consultations held in in Beijing. Both countries concluded the 13th Round of Diplomatic consultations in Beijing. The consultations were led by Secretary, Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Aruni Wijewardane and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong. The two sides […]
Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, M. N. Ranasinghe, stated that the period from 2022 to 2024 will be historically significant for the highest number of law reforms in Sri Lanka. He highlighted that since 2022, 59 legal reforms have been passed in Parliament, with an additional 07 drafts and […]
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Sri Lanka called on BRICS to ensure a rules-based order, not only when it suits the rich and powerful, but as an equitable and justifiable model for a sustainable world order. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry undertook an official visit to Russia at the invitation of his counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the […]
By Prasanna Brahmana Arrangements are being made to hold a fellowship night of the Buddhist Overseas Tour organizers’ Association next Saturday at the Ramada Hotel in Gorakana, Moratuwa. The annual meeting of the Association could not be held for the past few years owing to many reasons, the organizing committee said, adding that a large […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has given an assurance that Sri Lankans will not be recruited to fight in the war against Ukraine. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry who is currently in Russia to participate in the BRICS 2024 Foreign Ministerial Session with developing countries had a bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. During […]
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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, currently in Russia to participate in the BRICS 2024 Foreign Ministerial Session with developing countries, held a bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on June 10, 2024.The post Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri ...
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday sought Sri Lankan investments in Bangladesh’s tourism sector for the mutual benefit of the two friendly countries. She made the appeal at a courtesy meeting with President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi. “A discussion on how Sri Lankan investment can come to Bangladesh in its […]
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) complains that the relevant authorities are reluctant to respond to Right to Information (RTI) queries sent in respect of Sri Lanka’s agreements with Adani Green Energy (Sri Lanka) Ltd. The following is the text of statement issued by TISL yesterday: Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a series of […]
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Turkmenistan and Sri Lanka looked at cooperation in oil and gas and chemical industries. Consultations were held in a format of a videoconference between the heads of structural divisions of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. During the consultations, the sides discussed the current state of […]
Thailand has approved visa-free entry for visitors from Sri Lanka. The Thai cabinet approved a series of new visa promotions to attract more tourists, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival schemes, longer stays for students, as well as reduced compulsory health insurance for retirees. Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said that the Foreign Ministry proposed these measures to […]
The Thai cabinet has implemented several visa measures to boost tourism, extending benefits to travelers from 36 additional countries, including Sri Lanka. These measures will accommodate visitors planning to stay in Thailand for over 30 days.The post Thailand introduces Visa-Free entry for Sri Lankan tourists and expands travel benefits appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top S...
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) at their current levels of 8.50 per cent and 9.50 per cent, respectively. The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka arrived at this decision after carefully assessing the […]
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By APSARA RODRIGO ECONOMYNEXT-Sri Lanka plans to bring down international artistes, and hold water festivals to boost tourists, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Chairman, Chalaka Gajabahu said. “We will be hosting a few international artists in September to December,” Gajabahu told EconomyNext. “We would also be having a fashion show in Sigiriya.” Sri Lanka is targeting [...
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the initiative to provide job opportunities for unemployed youth will commence once the country overcomes bankruptcy this year. The President also mentioned that next year will see the launch of a program aimed at introducing modern agriculture to villages in collaboration with private companies to revitalize the export economy. President Ranil Wickrem...
By Shamindra Ferdinando Leader of the United Republican Front (Eksath Janaraja Peramuna) Patali Champika Ranawaka has alleged that the controversial outsourcing of the on-arrival visa processing to a foreign company violated the government procurement process, as well as the understanding with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in respect of anti-corruption measures. The former Minister said [&...
Sri Lanka is to further strengthen its presence in China, the Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the People’s Republic of China, Majintha Jayesinghe, said. Ambassador Jayesinghe assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing, PRC. Addressing the Staff, Ambassador Majintha Jayesinghe recalled the close historic relations between Sri Lanka and China and outlined […]
Saturday 18th May, 2024 Lessons that the 2022 mass uprising provided have gone unlearnt if the ruling party politicians’ unruly behaviour is anything to go by. Those who went into hiding fearing aggressive mobs that pursued them have crawled out of the woodwork; they are exuding hubris and flexing their muscles, again. Old habits are […]
In the bustling heart of Ja-Ela, Moose Clothing Company stands tall as a beacon of creativity, technical expertise, and workmanship. Established in 2018 with a vision to redefine Sri Lanka’s fashion landscape whilst bridging the gap between affordability and accessibility to good quality fashion, Moose Clothing Company has now embarked on a journey that transcends […]
The newly-appointed Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Rekha Gunasekera assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Netherlands last Friday (10). Her assumption of duties was marked by a simple ceremony […]
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