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Earlier in the day Disanayake met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
It will be President Dissanayake's 5th official foreign visit
"Sri Lanka remains committed to supporting a negotiated settlement in line with internationally agreed parameters
European Union delegation visit May 28-31
Committee was launched to address challenges faced by Japanese companies operating in Sri Lanka
FOC meeting between the two South Asian nations was held for the first time since 2017
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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| 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 |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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How Council approaches crisis in Gaza litmus test to credibility, reiterated importance of avoiding double standards
The United States remains committed to the economic growth and prosperity of Sri Lanka, the official said.
Non-alignment means not becoming a bystander.
President proposes establishment of Palestinian State within timeframe of five years
Sri Lanka is unable to buy Iran crude since 2012 after the US sanctions
A total of 602 have left for agricultural positions in Israel, and more will leave in the coming days
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hossein Amir Abdollahian on official visit to Sri Lanka
"The digital economy is seen by everybody as a means to continue building Sri Lanka's economic future."
Israel’s Minister of Transport and Road Safety, Brig Gen Miri Regev has met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Discussed resuming projects on expanding the main airport, a light rail project and the central expressway
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