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Maldives visit is President Dissanayake's sixth foreign visit after India, China, UAE, German, and Vietnam
"We will also sign several MoUs that will enhance cooperation between Sri Lanka and the Maldives!"
Disanayaka is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Muizzu and exchange several Memoranda of Understanding
First time an ambassador for the Republic of Kazakhstan was appointed to Sri Lanka
Deputy Chief of Mission Jayne Howell will serve as Chargé d’Affaires, until the arrival of a new US Ambassador.
India, U.S. have raised concerns over arrivals of two Chinese research vessels within 14 months
Proscribed persons, groups and entities are subject to the freezing of its funds and other financial assets
Particularly in advancing key projects like the Colombo Port City and Hambanthota Port
Sri Lanka's ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa unilaterally canceled LRT in 2021
"These trucks will help us reach every child in every corner of Sri Lanka with the right vaccine at the right time."
Continued discussions under the US-Sri Lanka Trade and Investment Framework Agreement in the coming year
The embassy will serve over 40,000 Sri Lankans working in Romania
Sri Lanka was under the British colonial rule for 150 years through 1948 independence
Mattala airport was built by China and was earlier offered to India
The agreement was reached on the sidelines of the Paris Forum 2024 in France.
"We are optimistic that some of these students will be released in the near future,"
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"If Israel faces security challenges, those should be addressed separately."
Sri Lanka has seen some rise in anti-Indian sentiments recently
Sri Lankan visit will be Jaishankar's first bilateral visit under new Indian government
India has been in the process of strengthening connectivity with Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has banned Chinese research ships coming for research purposes after Indian protests
The artefacts include 42 human skeletons and skulls of Veddas, tools and weapons, and everyday items
"Plans to visit Sri Lanka soon to oversee progress and coordinate Prime Minister Modi’s visit,"
Northern fishermen have chosen Chinese assisted sea cucumber farming after their livelihood hit by bottom trawling
"Sri Lanka is an important partner in our Neighbourhood First policy. India is proud to be a dependable partner"
India seen pushing its policies, deals towards Sri Lanka without any significant change
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