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CIABOC has intensified action against complaints amid criticism from opposition
The RCMS was started to strengthen capacities of civil and military administrations in maritime safety
"Looking forward to continued engagement for mutual benefit."
Muizzu is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from May 3-5.
The U.S. has proposed 12.5% tariff on Sri Lanka's exports given they contained imported goods using forced labours
Police chief Deahabandu Tennakoon has been found abusing powers
Tourist arrivals from Israel were 1,966 in July 2025, compared to 573 in the previous month.
Malnutrition in Gaza is the result of deliberate, calculated choices by the Israeli authorities
Court Order
Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement and MoU with Foreign Service Institute of Maldives
Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September
French President Emmanuelle Macron said earlier in the week that France would unconditionally recognize Palestine
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
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Sri Lanka has become a transshipment hub for illicit narcotics, particularly heroin and synthetic drugs
"We will also sign several MoUs that will enhance cooperation between Sri Lanka and the Maldives!"
Thousands from both countries have fled the border areas
Sri Lanka has witnessed several arrest over bribery in the recent past
The objective of the visit was to observe and learn from the best practices followed by the Sri Lankan Parliament
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
TISL says new bill lowers standard of responsibility for public officials
X-Press Pearl caused unprecedented damage to Sri Lanka's marine and coastal environment
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