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IRIS Dena was sunk by U.S. while Sri Lanka was assessing "goodwill visit" request
Indian Ocean sees the first U.S. attack on Iranian ship after Middle East war
Will engage with Sri Lankan government officials and military counterparts
Only Sri Lanka and Nepal to be invited for the event; Leaders from 18 others also invited
Russian delegation expects to meet Sri Lanka's Health, Foreign Ministers
Shift presents an immediate, severe challenge to Sri Lanka's fragile economic recovery
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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| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
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| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
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| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
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Thousands of northern fishermen faces risk of losing livelihood due to Indian bottom trawling
President Disanayake officially visited India and China within one month
Sri Lanka relaxed ban on foreign research vessels on December 31
Sri Lanka is one of the key nations in China's BRI strategy
Pictures of President Anura Kumara Disanayake meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Sri Lanka signed 15 agreements with China
MOUs are on economy, education, media, and culture
Talks focused on strengthening the enduring friendship between Sri Lanka and China while exploring new avenues
Sri Lanka is scheduled to sign more than 6 bilateral agreement with China during the visit
Dissanayake's Chinese visit comes one month after his maiden official Indian trip
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