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"CARAT Sri Lanka will feature the expertise of the US Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST)."
The long delayed project was originally to be completed in 2024
US NSA spokes about bilateral engagement, regional security in the Indian Ocean
For us, as close and proximate neighbours, cooperation is the only option," Santosh Jha tells India-SL Defence Seminar
A medical team will be deployed Jayatissa said, four days after the earthquake
Potential for collaboration in areas such as culture, education, tourism, economy, human rights, and gender equality,
"Sri Lanka has undertaken substantial steps with a view to accountability, restorative justice and reconciliation."
The latest report has also recommended the immediate investigation of the findings of the Paranagama Commission.
Sri Lanka took note of the EU views to take further steps to make PTA fully compliant with international law
Chung joined the US Foreign Service in 1996 and has served in many parts of Asia.
“Are you going to create more problems?” he asked journalists when the question was repeated.
"India is committed to assist Sri Lanka in its post-COVID economic recovery,” the high commission said.
Not unlike its South Asian neighbour, the Maldives is caught in a geopolitical cold war between India and China.
"We highlight the importance of responsible, balanced and impartial reporting."
"The Ministry has taken steps to apprise the Canadian authorities of ground realities”, the ministry said.
"They should’ve talked to our elected government instead of outsiders," he said.
| 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 | |
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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 |
| 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 | |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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The two countries have also discussed a 1.5 billion US dollar credit line.
It also warned of possible poor delivery of public services including healthcare due to the economic crisis.
“The (blacklist) notice on the website of the Commercial Office is also removed.”
“I must share with you that the Chinese government has already listed Sri Lanka on the first batch."
“I think we (China and Sri Lanka) should and could do more in this field.”
“If the MP or some other people’s opinions are true, our relations would have strengthened to this high (sp)"
“The agreement will be submitted to the cabinet on January 10 and to the parliament on January 18.”
Over 600 fishermen have now started sea cucumber farming after they saw the potential for a steady income.
The company will be subject to government scrutiny and can be questioned by parliament committees, he said.
“Did this come from Dubai, China or was the March 21 swap cashed? Tell us so we know,” he said.
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