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40th board meeting of the India-Sri Lanka Foundation held in Colombo
Priority was given to agriculture
Two sentence statement did not name aggressor
Statement will be in line with Sri Lanka's continued constructive engagement with the Council
Nanson will work jointly with Sri Lanka scientists and NARA in marine research
“Sri Lanka reaffirmed its interest in strengthening economic ties, with particular emphasis on trade, tourism
They discussed potential areas of collaboration with President Dissanayake.
China has trained 1,000 public sector employees in the first 10 months of 2024
Sri Lanka’s nationalist and leftist politicians have often used anti-Indian sentiment to win votes at electiions
The Russian Embassy in Colombo asked Russian citizens in Sri Lanka to avoid large crowds.
President has written to his Russian counterpart conveying Sri Lanka’s interest in BRICS membership
Foreign Minister, will also not be attending ministerial meetings.
Israel has banned UN Secretary General from entering the country
A group of 105 countries condemned Israel's move to impose travel ban on UN Sec Gen
Discussed how to work together on some important reforms, trade and investment, sustainable and inclusive growth,
Cuban government considering investment in pharmaceuticals production in Sri Lanka
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| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath addresses members of the Colombo-based Diplomatic Corps
USAID has been assisting Sri Lanka time to time after 2022 economic crisis
"Business travel is not only back on track, but it is recovering much faster than expected."
Dissanayake's new govt has promised to address rights abuses, but has rejected UN resolution
"There are significant risks and high costs for countries if they step out of the IMF programmes."
“This election reflects the strength of Sri Lanka’s democratic institutions."
Sri Lanka Navy has been arresting Indian fishermen, their boats for poaching, bottom trawling
“We are encouraged by the authorities’ commitment to continue the reform efforts."
"Assured him that India will continue to commit to Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and development," he said.
"Concluded wide ranging and detailed talks with FM Vijitha Herath today in Colombo."
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