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The Commonwealth Senior Officials meeting held ahead of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)
National Security Advisor Sagala Ratnayake had also attended the meeting
"This election is crucial to fortify democratic institutions through the ballot box."
Korea is one of the major job providers for Sri Lankan migrant workers
Earlier in the day Disanayake met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
It will be President Dissanayake's 5th official foreign visit
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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| 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 |
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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 |
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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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| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
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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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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
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The grant was given in response to a request by Sri Lanka’s government.
At the moment, the Central Bank is in the process analysing its creditors before it reaches out to them.
The move also aims to promote a greener transportation sector, a statement said.
Kishido said he would like to work in concert with Wickremesinghe to “further develop the cordial ties".
Korea had been the top foreign investment generator in 80s and it desires to regain that position
"It will also simplify some season tariffs, meaning additional and simpler access for Sri Lanka's exports to the UK."
The announcement came at a time when relations between India and Sri Lanka are being tested.
The MPs’ political engagement “in a highly sensitive issue such as this” was “totally unnecessary”, Herath twe...
The MoU had been delayed since June 2021.
Wickremesinghe said both countries must commit to further strengthening bilateral relations.
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