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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
Cabinet approves proposal to sign agreement with Finland to establish political consultation mechanism
Wang was in Sri Lanka for few hours in a transit visit
Exploring the potential establishment of a Bank of Maldives in Sri Lanka
Several bilateral MoUs are expected to be signed during Muizzu's visit
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral economic cooperation, explored avenues to strengthen ties
A one-year ban on foreign research vessels under last year, but new govt has failed to appoint SOP panel so far
Earlier in the day Disanayake met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
It will be President Dissanayake's 5th official foreign visit
"Sri Lanka remains committed to supporting a negotiated settlement in line with internationally agreed parameters
European Union delegation visit May 28-31
Discussions will focus on strengthening cooperation between the two countries
The Deputy PM will meet both President Dissanayake and Sri Lanka PM Amarasuriya
Sri Lanka has been eying for capacity building in media industry and among journalists
To foster practical collaboration and ensure Sri Lanka’s economic interests are well-articulated on the global stage
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | % | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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The seven will be based outside Colombo.
"Inviting foreign investors and tourists to Sri Lanka is a key duty assigned to Diplomats
Javier Azar was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel to Sri Lanka
Deals include cooperation on customs, equipment manufacturing, agriculture, and trade
Disanayake paid his respects at the War Heroes’ Monument in Hanoi by laying a floral wreath
There is recognition in Sri Lanka that Vietnam has a full market economy
Will also meet with senior dignitaries including the General Secretary of the Communist Party
Sri Lanka's previous governments have agreed for India's land connectivity project
Top defence officials of the two South Asian nations are meeting for three-day defence dialogue
The FTA talks between the two countries have stalled since 2018
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