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Sri Lanka's ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa unilaterally canceled LRT in 2021
"These trucks will help us reach every child in every corner of Sri Lanka with the right vaccine at the right time."
Continued discussions under the US-Sri Lanka Trade and Investment Framework Agreement in the coming year
The embassy will serve over 40,000 Sri Lankans working in Romania
Sri Lanka has been eying for capacity building in media industry and among journalists
To foster practical collaboration and ensure Sri Lanka’s economic interests are well-articulated on the global stage
Sri Lanka has been a geopolitical cold war between India and China in its territory.
Wickremesinghe faces first diplomatic issue over India-China cold war in Sri Lanka
"I wish you every success as well as good health and prosperity," he said.
Jinping believes that Sri Lanka will be able to overcome temporary difficulties under Wickremesinghe
"This is not the time to crack down on citizens."
"It will be essential for all parties to redouble efforts to work together to tackle the economic crisis."
A curfew declared overnight ended at 5am on July 14.
No country wants to help Sri Lanka despite a deep economic crisis; past records weigh
Sri Lanka is desperate for fuel and has been requesting for help from many countries.
Sri Lanka's action on Aeroflot hurt Russia - govt officials
| 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 | - | - |
"Without these critical reforms, Sri Lanka could suffer further economic mismanagement and uncontrollable debt."
President Rajapaksa government has accused Qatar Charity of funding terrorism activities and frozen its accounts.
"The same working arrangements will also apply to the Regional Consular offices."
Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic crisis is “utterly complicated. Coming months will be very tough,” he said.
"China will try all-out efforts to sustain the Sri Lanka's School Meal Programme for at least six months."
Sri Lanka has been trying to improve its diplomatic relations with the US after rejecting MCC.
The officials were briefed on the challenges faced by Sri Lanka, said Samarasinghe.
"There is a war in Ukraine today after the IMF intervened there."
The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka tweeted Friday June 24 afternoon that more aid will follow.
The IMF must put the issue on the agenda during their visit, he said.
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