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Chinese ambassador’s comments come after recent U.S. tariff policy
Workshop brings together over 80 youth leaders from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
Japan visit will be President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's 7th official foreign visit since assumed office
Discussions also focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation
Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) to hold 27th Joint Commission Meeting
Sri Lanka's past mishandling of foreign policy also has been a reason for 2022 economic crisis
"Appreciate his continued support for the India-Sri Lanka relationship," he said.
High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha was also present.
Discussions focused on reinforcing long-term diplomatic relations and enduring friendship between two nations
Sri Lanka Parliament signed agreement with Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services to enhance cooperation
Japan had already announced the resumption of 11 suspended projects in July.
"I look forward to working with you to advance peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific," outgoing Biden said
Dissanayaka is the first Marxist leader to win presidency in Sri Lanka
Focused on strengthening relations between the two countries, especially in economic, trade, investment, and tourism
Report steps out of its mandated sphere of human rights to comment on macro economics, issues under sovereign purview
The convention has been drafted and signed at the official level after discussion with the two tax authorities.
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The Commonwealth Senior Officials meeting held ahead of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
National Security Advisor Sagala Ratnayake had also attended the meeting
"This election is crucial to fortify democratic institutions through the ballot box."
Korea is one of the major job providers for Sri Lankan migrant workers
"Re-evaulate revenue-based fiscal consolidation proposals made by the IMF"
MoU between Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) and Egypt Institute for Diplomatic Studies
China has assisted without external interference in Sri Lanka's internal matters: Defence Secretary
It was wrong and could have prevented a solution to the Gaza conflict
A Foreign Ministerial visit to Pakistan is envisaged in the near future
Called for decisive action against cybercrime centres and employment rackets taking place in some parts of the Asia-Pac
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