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"Re-evaulate revenue-based fiscal consolidation proposals made by the IMF"
MoU between Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) and Egypt Institute for Diplomatic Studies
China has assisted without external interference in Sri Lanka's internal matters: Defence Secretary
It was wrong and could have prevented a solution to the Gaza conflict
"Sri Lanka remains committed to supporting a negotiated settlement in line with internationally agreed parameters
European Union delegation visit May 28-31
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.
| 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 | |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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The ship will be anchored at the Hambantota Port till August 22.
Sri Lanka’s foreign ministry had earlier requested China to defer the port call until “further consultations”.
Naval Dornier (INDO–228) is a Short Takeoff and Landing multirole light transport aircraft with a turboprop twin-engin...
When EconomyNext contacted Foreign Minister Ali Sabry Friday evening, the minister refused to comment.
Fraser wrote that Sri Lankans should not forget that they got to the streets for a system change.
Sri Lanka has recently been trying to rebuild relations with Japan.
Thailand will be the second Southeast Asian country Rajapaksa will be arriving in.
The appeal proposes 10 plans to be followed by the UNFPA.
“Human Rights Watch is extremely concerned by the draconian and abusive state of emergency currently in effect."
"They left the games village after participating in their respective events."
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