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Muizzu expected to sign some MOUs related to trade and tourism
It is also exploring a Russian oil deal amid fuel shortage, price hike
Sri Lanka likely to hit further if it cannot secure fuel in near future
Including Iran, Palestine and Israel
Port City project was suspended in 2015 for corruption allegations, but later allowed to continue following probe
Sri Lankan delegates toured the Port of Baltimore during the U.S. visit
India, US have increased frequency of naval ship visits to Sri Lanka amid growing Chinese influence
12th annual Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) exercise will be conducted in two phases; harbour phase and sea phase
Delegation comprised members of parliament, former members of provincial councils, members of local government bodies
India is set to take over the BRICS presidency in 2026 amidst global upheavals in the areas of trade and geopolitics.
Sri Lanka delayed the approval for Nansen last month amid lack of SOP to handle foreign research veseels
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
A UN-flagged FAO research vessel is scheduled to conduct marine ecosystem, fish stock research in July/August
A one-year ban on foreign research vessels under last year, but new govt has failed to appoint SOP panel so far
| Latest | Last | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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China has expressed interests in investing in Sri Lanka under current government: PMD
A Chinese delegation is in Sri Lanka to explore investment opportunities in various fields
Ready to support prevention of terrorism, Jayatissa, a member of a party that conducted 2 armed insurrections, said
Deals include cooperation on customs, equipment manufacturing, agriculture, and trade
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
Wickremesinghe says a new World order will decide US' position.
Modi is the first foreign head of government under new government
Modi is the first foreign head of government to visit Sri Lanka under new government
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