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Colombo hosted the 11th inter-MFA consultations on April 2
Rudenko’s visit follows that of Russian Energy Deputy Minister Roman Marshavin’s
"Understand. 25 percent of our exports go to the US."
"We are impartial"
Cuba is in a humanitarian and economic crisis, as the United States has intensified its blockade
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 Cricket has arranged a series of seven T20 practice matches against four Under-19 squads from Sri Lanka.
Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement and MoU with Foreign Service Institute of Maldives
Both leaders discussed about investments, bilateral trade during the visit
"Both nations are keen to seize the current momentum to collaborate more closely
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
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Sri Lanka delayed the approval for Nansen last month amid lack of SOP to handle foreign research veseels
Japan is one of the largest Sri Lankan lenders before China stepped in
China has donated construction of 1996 housing units for low income families
Sri Lanka established committee to look into foreign research vessel only this month
Both South Asian island nations celebrate 60-years of diplomatic relations this year
Sri Lanka has yet to formulate SOP to approve foreign research vessels though a ban elapsed in December
Asks apply for visa 2-3 weeks before the travel
This is a party that talks about their friendship with the downtrodden people, the Palestinian struggle
A UN-flagged FAO research vessel is scheduled to conduct marine ecosystem, fish stock research in July/August
Sri Lanka yet to formulate SOP to facilitate foreign research vessels amid Indian pressure
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