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International Relations

US sanction-hit Iran explores new partnerships with crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is unable to buy Iran crude since 2012 after the US sanctions

February 21, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka sends more workers to Israel

A total of 602 have left for agricultural positions in Israel, and more will leave in the coming days

February 20, 2024 2 min read

Iran foreign minister in Sri Lanka to discuss expanded cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hossein Amir Abdollahian on official visit to Sri Lanka

February 20, 2024 2 min read

US remains concerned over Sri Lanka's online law but encouraged by amendment process

"The digital economy is seen by everybody as a means to continue building Sri Lanka's economic future."

February 19, 2024 4 min read
Sri Lanka, Maldives strengthen bilateral ties through high-level talks

Foreign Ministers of Sri Lanka and Maldives met in Colombo on Feb. 19

Sri Lanka hosts inaugural Innovation Summit for island nations

Connectivity, infrastructure, investment, emerging technologies, blue economy, energy will be the key themes

Sri Lanka focuses on investments, bilateral ties in New York

Discussions took place on the sidelines of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

September 22, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka's report on anti-terror law ready ahead of EU delegation visit: Foreign Min Secy

“We are waiting for the EU delegation. We are not scared. There is nothing to hide. We are quite open to them,” he s...

September 16, 2021 4 min read

Sri Lanka sticks to domestic mechanism; says UN probe will polarise country

“This will polarise our society, as we experienced with Resolution 30/1,” the foreign minister said.

September 14, 2021 3 min read

UN rights boss unhappy over Sri Lanka’s attempts at addressing alleged abuses

She also criticised recently passed emergency regulations on essential food supply.

September 13, 2021 5 min read

Continued UNHRC scrutiny of Sri Lanka's human rights record crucial: HRW

“No one should be in any doubt that Sri Lanka’s human rights situation is deeply alarming and getting worse."

September 10, 2021 4 min read

Sri Lanka added to US CDC high risk country list

Sri Lanka, Jamacia Brunei made to the high risk list on Tuesday, September (07).

September 8, 2021 1 min read

Philippines lifts COVID-19 travel ban on 10 countries including Sri Lanka

The country has also introduced a red and yellow travel restriction list as it had only maintained a green list so far.

Mahadiya Hamza
September 6, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka to update MOU with UK to facilitate employment for marine professionals

The 2007 MOU allows Sri Lankan marine professionals to work in UK flagged vessels.

Mahadiya Hamza
September 1, 2021 1 min read

ADB re-elects President Masatsugu Asakawa for second-term

Asakawa served as the Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

September 1, 2021 1 min read

Sixty-six Sri Lankans evacuated from Afghanistan; 21 opt to remain

Sri Lanka has also recognized the authority of the Islamic fundamentalist Taliban.

Mahadiya Hamza
August 31, 2021 1 min read
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Sri Lanka obligated to respect rights of Afghan asylum seekers: main opposition SJB

It specifically calls upon the government to respect the obligation of non-refoulement."

August 23, 2021 3 min read

Under pressure, Sri Lanka takes baby steps to address international rights concerns

UN Human Right Council (UNHRC) session in September

August 21, 2021 4 min read

Sri Lanka former PM cautions against recognising new Taliban govt

Wickremesinghe said the world which is already facing a pandemic now has a new threat to contend with.

August 19, 2021 2 min read

Hong Kong adds Sri Lanka to 'high risk' countries; 21-day quarantine for inbound travellers

This means that travelers have to be vaccinated and undergo quarantine for 21 days when they arrive in Hong Kong.

Mahadiya Hamza
August 16, 2021 1 min read

Sri Lanka removes limits on flights carrying full vaxxed passengers

However, existing limitations on unvaccinated passengers will remain, the CAA said in a circular.

Mahadiya Hamza
July 29, 2021 1 min read

Amnesty International declares detained Sri Lanka lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah prisoner of conscience

Amnesty International said Hizbullah was detained on "trumped-up charges" under the "draconian" PTA.

July 15, 2021 2 min read

Duminda pardon: Slain former Sri Lanka MP's family reluctant to go to int'l community

However, the family has yet to arrive at a final decision, she said.

Imesh Ranasinghe
July 2, 2021 3 min read

China-backed Port City act could be Sri Lanka's Nanjing treaty: former finance minister

“It will be a centre for international money laundering for the local and international mafia."

July 2, 2021 10 min read

Sri Lanka archaeology dept won't take action against Chinese dredging company

The archaeology department does not wish to harass anybody by dragging them to court, the director general said.

Mahadiya Hamza
July 1, 2021 3 min read

Duminda's pardon highlights need for genuine rule of law in Sri Lanka: Human Rights Watch

"... not favors to friends or blatantly cynical measures to keep trade preferences," the HRW South Asia Director said.

June 29, 2021 7 min read