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“It is against our constitution and we have to respond to that."
Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena is expected to join the president at the ADB meeting.
Sri Lankans in rural areas are severely affected with CKD
He had also expressed an interest in exploring investment opportunities in renewable energy in Sri Lanka
President Wickremesinghe is in Tokyo on a two-day official visit.
"No protest should cause obstruction to everyday life or to the economy," he said.
The new declaration comes as people are frustrated with high cost of living amid unaffordable food prices
Cabinet approval was given to appoint a cabinet subcommittee to hold discussions with all stakeholders
The proposal seeks to overcome legal hurdles encountered in joint operations between Sri Lanka and the Maldives
As of September, the price of a 15-napkin pack ranges from 350 to 800 rupees in the market
The health minister said 92 of 383 drugs are short in supply though Sri Lanka has 14 of the most vital drugs in stock
Launched in June, WFP’s emergency response aims to help 3.4 million of those most at risk
Sri Lanka has been looking to improve relations with the West since President Wickremesinghe was sworn in.
This funding has been given to Sri Lankan in addition to a previous funding of 60 dollars million
Wickremesinghe also met King Charles III on Sunday September 18.
First lady Maitri Wickramasinghe also took part, the statement said.
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Critics of the party have claimed that the party is trying to quietly sow public scepticism about the deal
Minister Sabry will deliver his speech on September 24 in the sessions which will be held from September 20 to 26.
Sri Lanka has sought Japan's assistance to facilitate debt restructuring talks
The embassy tweeted Wednesday September 14 morning that the ticket was "forged".
Sri Lanka's human rights, economic crisis situation focused at the UNHRC in Geneva
The president's office also announced on Monday that Wickremesinghe will be attending the queen's funeral.
Another 10 ministers can be appointed to take it to 30
Director General of the ADB's South Asian Department Kenichi Yokoyama was present at the discussion.
"I hope even as we continue to grieve his absence, we can all continue to take inspiration from his memory."
Sri Lanka's vibrant civil society must have the space they need to raise their voices
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