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International Relations

UNRWA thanks Sri Lanka for Gaza funds

Deadline for accepting of donations to Gaza Fund extended till May 31

May 1, 2024 2 min read

Time for global north to walk the talk, Sri Lanka official tells World Economic Forum

"I think this is time for the global north to walk the talk and collaborate," he said.

April 29, 2024 2 min read

German research ship allowed Sri Lanka port call after Chinese-protest led clarification

China strongly protested for allowing German research ship last month

April 26, 2024 2 min read

Global South’s desire to establish independence hinted at Sri Lanka-Iran leaders’ talk

Analysts say Sri Lanka has been receiving more assistance from Global South than rich Global North

April 24, 2024 2 min read
India to 'review' Sri Lanka relations: Modi

The visit will take place from April 4 to 6.

BIMSTEC summit in Thailand to reinforce regional cooperation

Summit aims at fostering collaboration among member States to address shared security and developmenal challenges

Amid "terrible trauma", 32 Sri Lankans cross Ukraine-Polish border: source

“You can’t blame them when isolating. People can criticize but the reality is inhuman."

Shihar Aneez
March 2, 2022 2 min read

Chinese envoy meets Sri Lanka leader, discusses Belt and Road projects

Sri Lanka has been in the middle of a geopolitical tussle between China, the US and India, analysts say.

March 2, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka to face tough UNHRC session amid more international scrutiny

UN rights boss remains concerned about the continued lack of accountability for past human rights violations - report

Shihar Aneez
March 2, 2022 7 min read
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Sri Lanka opposition MPs fly off to Geneva to secure release of imprisoned colleague

“There is no place in Sri Lanka to appeal this,” he added.

March 1, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith discusses Easter bombings probe with Pope

The need for international aid in bringing justice for the victims was also to be addressed, the statement said.

Dulya de Silva and Neshella Perera
March 1, 2022 3 min read

Sri Lanka permits free visa extension to Ukrainian, Russian tourists as war rages

The extension will apply to 11,463 Russians and 3,993 Ukrainians who are currently in Sri Lanka.

March 1, 2022 2 min read

Ukrainians in Sri Lanka ask for support in showing world "beastly face of Putin's dictatorship"

"A whole generation of your children grew up in the war and you wholeheartedly understand what is happening."

February 28, 2022 3 min read
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Ukraine anti-Russia protestors in Sri Lanka target Russia embassy

Protestors were seen carrying placards with slogans like “Ukraine will win” and “Russia attacks Ukraine”.

February 28, 2022 2 min read

Fisherfolk from across Sri Lanka protest alleged Indian poaching

"There isn’t enough fish to breed properly because these big fishermen come and catch them all.”

Dulya de Silva and Neshella Perera
February 26, 2022 4 min read
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Sri Lanka tourism sector sees cancellations, extensions as Russia-Ukraine conflict intensifies

’Ukraine and Russia conflict will be a big disaster as people will not travel."

Dulya de Silva and Neshella Perera
February 25, 2022 2 min read
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Sri Lanka foreign minister briefs Delhi-based missions ahead of UNHRC session 

"Sri Lanka has undertaken substantial steps with a view to accountability, restorative justice and reconciliation."

February 23, 2022 3 min read

Sri Lanka panel recommends granting permission to relatives to commemorate war dead

The latest report has also recommended the immediate investigation of the findings of the Paranagama Commission.

Dulya de Silva
February 22, 2022 3 min read

Sri Lanka agrees to further changes to terror law to save GSP plus ahead of UNHRC

Sri Lanka took note of the EU views to take further steps to make PTA fully compliant with international law

Shihar Aneez
February 12, 2022 4 min read
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Julie Chung appointed US ambassador to Sri Lanka

Chung joined the US Foreign Service in 1996 and has served in many parts of Asia.

Mahadiya Hamza
February 11, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka finance minister requests media not to probe his North Korea comments

“Are you going to create more problems?” he asked journalists when the question was repeated.

February 4, 2022 2 min read
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Sri Lanka signs USD 500 mn fuel credit line with India’s EXIM bank

"India is committed to assist Sri Lanka in its post-COVID economic recovery,” the high commission said.

February 2, 2022 2 min read

Maldives stopped Chinese projects as promised, says speaker

Not unlike its South Asian neighbour, the Maldives is caught in a geopolitical cold war between India and China.

Shihar Aneez
January 24, 2022 5 min read
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Sri Lanka says HRW report paints negative, exaggerated picture of rights situation

"We highlight the importance of responsible, balanced and impartial reporting."

January 24, 2022 3 min read

Sri Lanka reacts to Canada travel advisory; says info erroneous, outdated

"The Ministry has taken steps to apprise the Canadian authorities of ground realities”, the ministry said.

January 19, 2022 3 min read
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Tamil parties should engage elected govt; Sri Lanka not part of Indian union: minister

"They should’ve talked to our elected government instead of outsiders," he said.

January 19, 2022 3 min read