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Israel has banned UN Secretary General from entering the country
A group of 105 countries condemned Israel's move to impose travel ban on UN Sec Gen
Discussed how to work together on some important reforms, trade and investment, sustainable and inclusive growth,
Cuban government considering investment in pharmaceuticals production in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka delayed the approval for Nansen last month amid lack of SOP to handle foreign research veseels
Japan is one of the largest Sri Lankan lenders before China stepped in
"The sooner they give us finance assurances that would be better for both [sides], as a creditor, as a debtor,” he sai...
Sri Lanka has been struggling to agree for debt restructuring with all its creditors including China
Cash strapped Sri Lanka raised tobacco taxes three times since mid last year
Cameron is in Sri Lanka on a private visit.
It is believed to be about 2000 years old and one of the oldest sunken vessels to be discovered in the world.
The sanctions include financial sanctions and visa restrictions.
The MP told EconomyNext that the protestors were peddling a familiar narrative of racism.
Minister Sabry was recently in Washington D.C. where he US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
The spokesperson avoided any mention of debt restructuring, a prerequisite for the IMF extended fund facility (EFF).
Paris Club clearly hinting that global south should also take the same cut as global north
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"They have forced investments down this country thanks to the Rajapaksa family."
Fishers will get $47 (17000 rupees) per month for a period of 3 months
“As our president put it, when the elephants fight, it’s the grass that gets trampled."
"There was one court case, which is now at a stage of being resolved."
The president is in Egypt to attend the COP27 climate summit.
The HNP's revision extends the plan through 2022 and requires 70 million US dollars in additional funds.
"With this agreement, Sri Lanka and the Netherlands will be able to start direct flights."
"I look forward to enhancing this partnership particularly through the 'Global Britain' policy."
The announcement came in the wake of the latest UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka that was passed with 20 votes.
"They have not officially communicated that, but there are some indications of their willingness,” he said.
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