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The two leaders engaged in "a cordial discussion", the PMD said.
Viksit Bharat Run 2025 celebrating service, partnership, and India–Sri Lanka friendship
He is scheduled to meet the Sri Lankan expatriate community residing in Japan.
He is expected to meet Lankans living in the US.
"Understand. 25 percent of our exports go to the US."
"Pace will be given to the Sampur solar power plant."
Dissanayake met ambassador Al Ameri and discussed expanding employment opportunities for Sri Lankans in UAE
Discussed the US's support for Sri Lanka's anti-corruption efforts, recovery of stolen funds, and strengthening economy
All 10 will be based in New Delhi
Already some Chinese scholars currently working in research study with Jaffna University
Chinese Ambassador visits people in Sri Lanka's North
General Al-Budaiwi appreciated Sri Lanka’s long and trustworthy partnership with the nations of the GCC
"Reiterate our commitment to work with India to further strengthen our civilizational links...
Sri Lanka's membership request is in process, will be considered
BRIC's NDB offers alternative source of funding for infrastructure, development projects
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
They discussed potential areas of collaboration with President Dissanayake.
China has trained 1,000 public sector employees in the first 10 months of 2024
Sri Lanka’s nationalist and leftist politicians have often used anti-Indian sentiment to win votes at electiions
The Russian Embassy in Colombo asked Russian citizens in Sri Lanka to avoid large crowds.
President has written to his Russian counterpart conveying Sri Lanka’s interest in BRICS membership
Foreign Minister, will also not be attending ministerial meetings.
Israel has banned UN Secretary General from entering the country
A group of 105 countries condemned Israel's move to impose travel ban on UN Sec Gen
Discussed how to work together on some important reforms, trade and investment, sustainable and inclusive growth,
Cuban government considering investment in pharmaceuticals production in Sri Lanka
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