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International Relations

Sri Lanka, the Maldives discuss deepening ties, sign several agreements

Exploring the potential establishment of a Bank of Maldives in Sri Lanka

May 4, 2026 2 min read

Maldives President Muizzu arrives in Sri Lanka on two-day state visit

Several bilateral MoUs are expected to be signed during Muizzu's visit

May 3, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka looking at expanding cooperation with Israel: Minister

"Looking forward to continued engagement for mutual benefit."

April 30, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka, the Maldives to sign several agreements during president's visit

Muizzu is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from May 3-5.

April 28, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan sign pact to boost trade and tourism ties

Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan launch framework for bilateral cooperation through political consultations

Pakistan Defence Secretary discusses aviation, port cooperation with Sri Lanka Minister

Ali is in Sri Lanka to participate in the 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue

Sri Lanka, UAE review ties, explore new links in trade, investment

Al Hajeri "expressed keen interest in focusing on enhanced trade and tourism cooperation including infrastructure dev

November 6, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka, UAE Foreign Ministers focus on economic, investment corporation

UAE delegation is in Sri Lanka for Joint Commission meeting in Colombo

November 4, 2025 2 min read

Vatican's Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher to visit Sri Lanka

He will meet President Anura Kumara Disanayaka, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, and Foreign Minister

November 1, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka, India PMs discuss cooperation in several sectors

including education, women's empowerment, innovation, development cooperation and welfare of our fishermen

October 17, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka didn't waste public funds by asking for a vote at UNHRC: Minister

On previous occasions, Sri Lanka's governments had spent public funds to travel to member countries to woo them

October 9, 2025 1 min read

Stronger China-Sri Lanka bond boosts development: Envoy

Message marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

October 1, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka president meets Japanese emperor

The two leaders engaged in "a cordial discussion", the PMD said.

October 1, 2025 1 min read

Viksit Bharat Run to showcase India-Sri Lanka friendship

Viksit Bharat Run 2025 celebrating service, partnership, and India–Sri Lanka friendship

September 27, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka president to visit Japan, meet with officials, expats

He is scheduled to meet the Sri Lankan expatriate community residing in Japan.

September 22, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka president to visit US, address UN General Assembly

He is expected to meet Lankans living in the US.

September 21, 2025 1 min read
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India-Sri Lanka Foundation approves several new projects, including in fisheries sector

40th board meeting of the India-Sri Lanka Foundation held in Colombo

September 21, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka, Philippines eye closer ties in trade, labour, fisheries

Priority was given to agriculture

September 13, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka expresses 'concern' over Israel strikes on Qatar

Two sentence statement did not name aggressor

September 10, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister to address Human Rights Council

Statement will be in line with Sri Lanka's continued constructive engagement with the Council

September 8, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to establish diplomatic ties with Antigua and Barbuda

"With a view to achieving mutual benefits for both countries"

September 4, 2025 1 min read

Ahead of UN session, Sr Lanka FM requests IC to acknowledge, engage

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is expected to address 80th UNGA session later this month

September 2, 2025 1 min read

Italy, Sri Lanka to create political consultations mechanism on minister's visit

A memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a Political Consultations Mechanism is due to be signed

September 2, 2025 1 min read

US congressional staff team visits Sri Lanka to 'grow ties'

They’ll meet with parliamentarians, civil society, & senior government officials to share ideas

August 26, 2025 1 min read

Chinese envoy bats for UN citing hegemonism, law of the jungle

Chinese ambassador’s comments come after recent U.S. tariff policy

August 21, 2025 2 min read

US launches Young South Asian Leaders Initiative workshop in Sri Lanka

Workshop brings together over 80 youth leaders from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka

August 18, 2025 1 min read