President to undertake a visit to UAE to attend the World Government Summit 2025
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a visit to the United Arab Emirates from 10-13 February 2025 at the invitation of President of the UAE Mohamed …
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ADB and UNDP come together to support CIABOC on select Anti-Corruption Initiatives in Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka have come together to support the Commission to Investigate …
Joint Statement: Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to one-China principle; opposes “Taiwan independence”
The People's Republic of China and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka have issued a joint statement reaffirming their mutual support on core issues …
Thai National Security Council Secretary-General reaffirms commitment to rescuing victims in Myanmar
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe called on Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) of …
Sri Lanka and Thailand strengthen defence cooperation
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with Vice Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister of …
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka to undertake a State Visit to China
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China from 14-17 January 2025 at the invitation of President Xi …
JICA Pledges Support for Sri Lanka’s “Clean Sri Lanka” Programme
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will continue its financial and technical assistance to Sri Lanka without interruption, stated HARA Shohei, …
Discussion between President and Attorney General on Controversial Legal Proceedings
President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a discussion with the Attorney General and officials from the Attorney General's Department at the Presidential …
President Leads Discussion on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
A high-level discussion on the critical preparations for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Mutual Evaluation (ME) by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) was …
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ arrives in Colombo
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ arrived in Colombo on a formal visit on 21st December 2024. The visiting ship was …
Sri Lanka and India Exchange Protocol to Revise Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation
In a step towards enhancing economic cooperation, the Protocol for amending the Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation was exchanged during President …
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka to undertake a State Visit to India
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a State Visit to India from 15-17 December 2024 at the invitation of the President of India, Smt. Droupadi …
President Dissanayake Urges IMF to Strike a Balance in Economic Recovery Program
The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to advance Sri …
Sri Lanka swears in new cabinet of Ministers today
Sri Lanka's new Cabinet of Ministers, under the National People's Power (NPP) government, was sworn in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, …
Final Results: President Dissanayake’s NPP Secures Two-Thirds Majority with 159 Parliamentary Seats
The National People's Power (NPP) party, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has secured a two-thirds majority in the Sri Lankan Parliament. The NPP …
United States lifts the security alert on the Arugam Bay area
The United States today lifted the security alert on the Arugam Bay area, following close collaboration with the Sri Lankan side and the immediate and …
Opinion: Ruwan Wijewardene – UNP Unity Candidate
November 10, 2024 (LBO) - Parliamentary elections are just days away, and a common theme I have heard over the last few days is that many people don't know who …
Palali-Achchuveli Main Road Reopens after 3 decades
Following directives from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Palali-Achchuveli main road was reopened today (01) after three decades of closure. The road, …
U.S. Transfers Beechcraft King Air 360ER to SL Air Force, Enhancing Maritime Domain Awareness & Security
At a ceremony held today at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake, U.S. Navy Admiral Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, officially handed over a …
UN renews human rights mandate on Sri Lanka; Sri Lanka rejects resolution
The United Nations Human Rights Council on October 9, 2024, adopted a resolution on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka, which on September 21 elected a …