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Sri Lanka’s nationalist and leftist politicians have often used anti-Indian sentiment to win votes at electiions
The Russian Embassy in Colombo asked Russian citizens in Sri Lanka to avoid large crowds.
President has written to his Russian counterpart conveying Sri Lanka’s interest in BRICS membership
Foreign Minister, will also not be attending ministerial meetings.
Disanayaka is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Muizzu and exchange several Memoranda of Understanding
First time an ambassador for the Republic of Kazakhstan was appointed to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is cautiously optimistic that the IMF bailout package will come through in the first quarter.
His presence in Sri Lanka was testimony to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Neighbourhood First policy, said Jaishankar.
"I am confident that the gravity of the situation is realised by policymakers here,” Jaishankar said.
Jaishankar is scheduled to meet President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and others.
“The US stands ready to assist SL to unlock IMF assistance when all creditors agree to fair and equitable treatment."
The financing and debt relief will be provided by the Export-Import Bank of India, said Mishra in his letter.
The OHCHR also urged the government to provide full reparations to the victims, establish the truth and ensure justice.
"Both Chinese and Sri Lankan people are wise enough to judge without any foreign lecturing."
"Both sides especially the Buddhist communities must prevent a sneaky visit of the Dalai Lama to the island."
President Wickremesinghe’s office has yet to officially comment on the video call with the Chinese Exim bank chief.
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| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
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| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
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| 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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| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
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| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
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The sanctions include financial sanctions and visa restrictions.
The MP told EconomyNext that the protestors were peddling a familiar narrative of racism.
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The spokesperson avoided any mention of debt restructuring, a prerequisite for the IMF extended fund facility (EFF).
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