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Discussions focused on reinforcing long-term diplomatic relations and enduring friendship between two nations
Sri Lanka Parliament signed agreement with Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services to enhance cooperation
Japan had already announced the resumption of 11 suspended projects in July.
"I look forward to working with you to advance peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific," outgoing Biden said
A UN-flagged FAO research vessel is scheduled to conduct marine ecosystem, fish stock research in July/August
Sri Lanka yet to formulate SOP to facilitate foreign research vessels amid Indian pressure
The president's office also announced on Monday that Wickremesinghe will be attending the queen's funeral.
Director General of the ADB's South Asian Department Kenichi Yokoyama was present at the discussion.
"I hope even as we continue to grieve his absence, we can all continue to take inspiration from his memory."
Royal funeral is to take place on September 19
The acquired funds are to ensure access to food and to protect livelihoods of women and children.
Interested parties can contribute to two ailing sectors: healthcare and food.
Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa also tweeted his condolences Friday afternoon.
Sri Lanka's parliament also observed a two-minute silence before it began proceedings on Friday.
Sri Lanka’s new government should embark on a national dialogue to advance human rights and reconciliation.
The US will also extend financing assurances and engage with multilaterals, the statement said.
| Latest | Last | |
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| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
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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 |
| Latest | Last | |
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| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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Sri Lanka needs to make progress with its negotiations with China before the executive board votes to release the funds.
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry handed over the donation to the Pakistan High Commissioner Umar Farooq Burki.
The Sri Lanka Deputy High Commissioner’s Office in Chennai is coordinating the efforts in this regard.
"Our ultimate mechanism and solution should lie within the constitutional frame."
The opposition leader said the govt was calling for an all-party government, all the while engaging in "state terrorism"
"US-Sri Lanka bilateral trade already supports more than 180,000 workers supplying exports to the US."
"Our endeavour is to prevent any untoward incident involving Indians outside India."
However, it is not clear whether top creditor China would join and a lack of clarity remains about Sri Lanka's finances,
Ramaphosa noted that South Africa attaches great importance to its relationship with Sri Lanka.
"We have informed the Chinese government [of] the need to restructure [the debt]."
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