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Exploring the potential establishment of a Bank of Maldives in Sri Lanka
Several bilateral MoUs are expected to be signed during Muizzu's visit
"Looking forward to continued engagement for mutual benefit."
Muizzu is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from May 3-5.
Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan launch framework for bilateral cooperation through political consultations
Ali is in Sri Lanka to participate in the 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue
Al Hajeri "expressed keen interest in focusing on enhanced trade and tourism cooperation including infrastructure dev
UAE delegation is in Sri Lanka for Joint Commission meeting in Colombo
He will meet President Anura Kumara Disanayaka, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, and Foreign Minister
including education, women's empowerment, innovation, development cooperation and welfare of our fishermen
On previous occasions, Sri Lanka's governments had spent public funds to travel to member countries to woo them
Message marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.
The two leaders engaged in "a cordial discussion", the PMD said.
Viksit Bharat Run 2025 celebrating service, partnership, and India–Sri Lanka friendship
He is scheduled to meet the Sri Lankan expatriate community residing in Japan.
He is expected to meet Lankans living in the US.
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40th board meeting of the India-Sri Lanka Foundation held in Colombo
Priority was given to agriculture
Two sentence statement did not name aggressor
Statement will be in line with Sri Lanka's continued constructive engagement with the Council
"With a view to achieving mutual benefits for both countries"
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is expected to address 80th UNGA session later this month
A memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a Political Consultations Mechanism is due to be signed
They’ll meet with parliamentarians, civil society, & senior government officials to share ideas
Chinese ambassador’s comments come after recent U.S. tariff policy
Workshop brings together over 80 youth leaders from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka
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