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Dissanayaka is the first Marxist leader to win presidency in Sri Lanka
Focused on strengthening relations between the two countries, especially in economic, trade, investment, and tourism
Report steps out of its mandated sphere of human rights to comment on macro economics, issues under sovereign purview
The convention has been drafted and signed at the official level after discussion with the two tax authorities.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral economic cooperation, explored avenues to strengthen ties
A one-year ban on foreign research vessels under last year, but new govt has failed to appoint SOP panel so far
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]."
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | % | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
A fundraising page has been developed to generate the funds required.
The voucher system was introduced in 2015 by the Yahapalana government.
The second batch is expected to reach Sri Lankan waters mid-September.
First billed as a temporary Act in 1978, the PTA has been used sporadically throughout Sri Lanka’s recent history.
This is an annual awards program that celebrates the achievement of the immigrants in Canada.
Australia recently provided Sri Lanka 75 million US dollars in food and medicine aid.
The consignment was handed to the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India.
At the centre of the Cooperation Framework is a focus on investing in people. the statement said.
The Asian Century will not happen if the two neighbours could not join hands, he said.
“During this challenging period, Australia stands with the people of Sri Lanka."
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