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A UN-flagged FAO research vessel is scheduled to conduct marine ecosystem, fish stock research in July/August
Sri Lanka yet to formulate SOP to facilitate foreign research vessels amid Indian pressure
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral economic cooperation, explored avenues to strengthen ties
A one-year ban on foreign research vessels under last year, but new govt has failed to appoint SOP panel so far
Delivered through humanitarian partners on the ground, including Red Cross, UN agencies and local civil society orgs
At least 56 have died so far due to adverse weather in Sri Lanka
Deadline for accepting of donations to Gaza Fund extended till May 31
"I think this is time for the global north to walk the talk and collaborate," he said.
China strongly protested for allowing German research ship last month
Analysts say Sri Lanka has been receiving more assistance from Global South than rich Global North
"CARAT Sri Lanka will feature the expertise of the US Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST)."
The long delayed project was originally to be completed in 2024
US NSA spokes about bilateral engagement, regional security in the Indian Ocean
For us, as close and proximate neighbours, cooperation is the only option," Santosh Jha tells India-SL Defence Seminar
Chinese onion price reduced by Rs. 120 per kg to 375, Indian onion price slashed by Rs. 50 to 445
Iran could not fund the project as promised due to the economic sanctions by the U.S.
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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 |
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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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Sri Lanka delegation has returned after concluding a 6-day visit to China
Prime Minister Gunawardena is on a six-day official visit to China
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena in China to discuss bilateral relations and development cooperation
Bilateral relationship with Japan suffered after former leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa cancelled LRT
Sri Lanka has banned foreign research vessels for one year until it build capacity, govt has said.
Sri Lanka to start sister district concept in Kalutara as a model project
Sri Lanka temporarily banned foreign research vessels after Indian concerns over Chinese vessels
Agreed to work on early implementation of the SLSFTA, reciprocal visa free arrangement between two countries
Minister in December expected the bid call to be announced by end 2023.
Wickremesinghe also called for cooperation among major powers rather than competition.
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