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Disanayake paid his respects at the War Heroes’ Monument in Hanoi by laying a floral wreath
There is recognition in Sri Lanka that Vietnam has a full market economy
Will also meet with senior dignitaries including the General Secretary of the Communist Party
Sri Lanka's previous governments have agreed for India's land connectivity project
On previous occasions, Sri Lanka's governments had spent public funds to travel to member countries to woo them
Message marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
Civil society organisations from Asia and the Pacific are expected to take part in this major multilateral conference.
The project supports women-led micro-enterprises in Ampara, Colombo, Moneragala, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya.
Free trade and economic integration is being reversed by policy driven rise of trade protectionism
Sri Lanka stands with people of Palestine and will continue to support them in quest to realize Statehood
Discussions on economic partnerships and progress on debt restructuring process
Government committed to safeguarding freedom of navigation and ensuring minimal adverse impact on Sri Lanka economy
Britain's Princess Anne is on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka
Japan's Finance Minister Suzuki Shunichi will visit Sri Lanka on 11-12 January
India has strongly raised security concerns over allowing Chinese research vessels in Indian Ocean waters
High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand, will develop ties further
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"Just as you expected us to show concern for your concerns, we expect you to show concern for our concerns."
New High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha presents credentials
Will participate in events to mark 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the UK
Smith will be in Sri Lanka December 11-15 to discuss minority rights.
Sri Lanka permitted two Chinese research ships with 14 months amid Indian security concerns
Six Sri Lankan artefacts have been returned by the Netherlands, and are on display at the National Museum
Modi said that it was “wonderful to connect and discuss various issues” with Wickremesinghe.
November 29 is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, a UN-organized observance.
"Only 14 percent of Grade 3 students reached all essential learning competencies in literacy."
China is also prioritising the extension of a China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to the island nation, according to Yiqin.
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