Sri Lanka Embraces Indian Tourists with Virtual Launch of UPI Transactions via LankaQR
In a ground-breaking move aimed at enhancing the convenience and security of digital payments for Indian tourists in Sri Lanka, a virtual launch event marked …
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Sri Lankans resettled in Tamil Nadu receive passports
The Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka in Chennai conducted an event on 19 January 2024 to hand over the first batch of " All Country Passports" to Sri Lankan …
Sri Lanka and Thailand to Sign Free Trade Agreement in February 2024
The 8th round of negotiations for the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA) concluded successfully on November 29th, paving the way for a historic …
Suvasarya Pioneers Mixed Reality in Asian Ambulance Service with Pilot Projects in Colombo & Jaffna
Today marks a significant step forward for 1990 Suvasarya, as the ambulance service becomes the first in Asia to adopt mixed reality and AI technology for …
Sri Lanka assumes Chair of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) at 23rd Council of Ministers in Colombo
Sri Lanka assumed the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) at the 23rd IORA Council of Ministers which concluded in Colombo on 11 …
Sri Lanka to take over Chair of Indian Ocean Rim Association; Ministers meet in Colombo next week
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) as well as other senior Ministers of IORA Member States and Dialogue Partners will …
Sri Lanka to assume Chairmanship of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), 2023 – 2025
Sri Lanka will assume the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) for the period 2023 to 2025 at the forthcoming 23rd Council of Ministers’ …
Sri Lanka Aims for RCEP Membership and Free Trade Agreements with ASEAN: President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe revealed that Sri Lanka's intention to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is poised to materialize …
Sri Lanka and China to commence 12th round of Diplomatic Consultations
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Sun Weidong will lead a Foreign Ministry delegation to Sri Lanka from 29 May to 01 June …
Japan, UNDP to support women’s economic wellbeing for smallholder farmer families in SL
The ongoing socio-economic crisis has had serious impacts on the agricultural sector in Sri Lanka. The rising energy costs and evolving climate change impacts …
Advisory on fraudulent IT-related job offers in Thailand
The Sri Lanka Mission in Thailand has noticed recently that Sri Lankan nationals are being lured for employment in Thailand particularly for the positions in …
HC Moragoda meets Indian Finance Minister; discussions about Indian Rupee trade expansion
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda met with the Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of India Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi …
Senior USAID official visits Sri Lanka to understand needs of food-insecure communities
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed Stephanie Wilcock, Director for Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean of the U.S. Agency for …
Sharp, Long-lasting Slowdown to Hit Developing Countries Hard: World Bank
Global growth is slowing sharply in the face of elevated inflation, higher interest rates, reduced investment, and disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of …
New UNDP Resident Representative takes office
Azusa Kubota presented her credentials on 9 January 2023 to the Ali Sabry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, officially taking office as the new Resident …
Korea and Sri Lanka marks 45th Anniversary of diplomatic relations
By Korean Ambassador Santhush Woonjin JEONG Ayubowan, Vanakkam, Annyonghasimnikka (Korean greeting) I am the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, …
Indian Foreign Secretary and delegation visit Sri Lanka
The Foreign Secretary of India Vinay Kwatra arrived in Sri Lanka this morning on a one day visit related to the bilateral assistance provided to Sri Lanka by …
US State Secretary discusses Sri Lanka’s economic & political challenges with PM Wickremesinghe
United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, the US Department of State said. …
India supports Sri Lanka in expediting Extended Fund Facility with IMF
India will fully support the deliberations of Sri Lanka with the IMF, especially on the special request made for expediting an Extended Fund Facility (EFF), …
Indian External Affairs Minister calls on President
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar who is on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Monday. Dr. …