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Discussions will focus on strengthening cooperation between the two countries
The Deputy PM will meet both President Dissanayake and Sri Lanka PM Amarasuriya
Sri Lanka has been eying for capacity building in media industry and among journalists
To foster practical collaboration and ensure Sri Lanka’s economic interests are well-articulated on the global stage
Al Hajeri "expressed keen interest in focusing on enhanced trade and tourism cooperation including infrastructure dev
UAE delegation is in Sri Lanka for Joint Commission meeting in Colombo
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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The delegation will meet key Indian officials to explore avenues for further collaboration
Sri Lanka is committed to pursuing progress on reconciliation and human rights through domestic institutions
Iran's ambassador said that Iran hopes to share technology and science knowledge with Sri Lanka.
Many Sri Lankans still criticize India for not fast tracking investments in Trincomalee oil tank farm
JVP has opposed many Indian projects strongly in the past
Sri Lanka’s strategic location in the Asia Pacific region has attracted many world powers
India has already given 450 million Indian rupees to Sri Lanka for Unique ID project
"Sri Lanka has taken difficult measures to put the country on a long-term sustainable footing."
The #APRC37 is convened by FAO’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and hosted by the government of Sri Lanka.
Efforts to expand Sri Lanka's main airport has faced delays due to economic crisis
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