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Thousands of northern fishermen faces risk of losing livelihood due to Indian bottom trawling
Proposal to sign agreement on establishing political consultancy mechanism to promote several sectors
Trump in his swearing in last week issued several executive orders
West will meet the British Council to discuss the growing education partnership
A memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a Political Consultations Mechanism is due to be signed
They’ll meet with parliamentarians, civil society, & senior government officials to share ideas
By becoming 69th party to the treaty Sri Lanka reaffirmed its commitment towards nuclear disarmament in favor of harmony
Bangladesh Prime Minister said she had not expected Sri Lanka to pay back the loan so fast
Sri Lanka is open to collaboration with any global partners willing to respect its autonomy, the president said.
Brain drain from the South to the North and the resulting loss of educated manpower was a threat to development
Wickremesinghe will also attend a Heads of State/Government Leaders Dialogue during the 2023 SDG Summit.
Cabinet grants approval for signing of the treaty on prohibition of nuclear weapons.
India has raised concern over possible visit of Chinese research vessel next month
India has raised security concerns over Chinese vessel visit - analysts
Colombo paid 50 million dollars in August in the first installment of the loan repayment.
Sri Lanka to host 23rd Ministerial Council meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
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The deal falls under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
"Contemporary times have ushered in an array of advanced technological devices"
Long-time Gandhi Acolyte Finds Gandhian Socialism the Only ’True’ Socialism.
Sri Lanka's ex-leader cancelled several bilateral deals unilaterally, resulting in diplomatic hiccups with many nations
The event was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, Colombo.
Sri Lanka has to pay $251 million for crude imported before US-led 2012 sanctions
“But that space must be trustworthy, or it won't be accepted internationally,” he added.
Norway announced the closure months ahead.
“We hope Sri Lanka’s government will ensure a life of respect and dignity for the Tamil people of the country,” he...
President Wickremesinghe is on a two-day official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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