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U.S. International Development Finance Corporation CEO to visit Sri Lanka
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott Nathan will visit Colombo from November 7-8, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Colombo said.
He will be in Sri Lanka to participate in a launch…
Nepal earthquake kills at least 128, toll could rise – officials say
At least 128 people were killed and dozens were injured in Nepal when a strong earthquake struck the western area of Jajarkot, officials said on Saturday, as houses in the area collapsed and buildings as far as New Delhi in neighbouring…
President holds bilateral talks with Indian Finance Minister, exchange bilateral documents
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has met with visiting Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the Indian delegation.
The Head of State met Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Gopal…
Sri Lanka – India vow to boost trade, investment as ETCA negotiations resume after 5 years
In a significant development that marks a milestone in Sri Lanka’s economic and technological journey, the 12th Round of Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) negotiations between Sri Lanka and India took place from the 30th…
WB’s Managing Director concludes visit to Sri Lanka, stresses need to pursue reforms, invest in…
The World Bank’s Managing Director for Operations, Anna Bjerde, concluded her four-day visit to Sri Lanka (01), encouraging the Government of Sri Lanka to stay the course on reforms for recovery and sustainable growth. She also underscored…
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Sri Lanka
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka today (Nov. 01), the Indian government said in a statement.
During the visit, Minister Sitharaman will deliver the Keynote Address as the…
Pope calls for Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostage release
Pope Francis on Sunday called for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas and renewed an appeal for the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza.
“Let no-one abandon the possibility of stopping the…
Sri Lanka grants Chinese vessel 48 hours to conduct marine research
Sri Lanka has granted 48 hours for a Chinese vessel to conduct marine research off the island’s west coast under supervision, the foreign ministry said on Sunday (29 Oct.), despite Indian concerns that it could be a spy ship.
Ministry…
Qatar sentences 8 Indian ex-naval officers to death
India has said it is exploring all legal options after a court in Qatar sentenced eight former Indian naval officers to death on unspecified charges.
Reports say the eight men, who worked with a private company in Qatar, were arrested on…
Chinese research vessel Shi Yan 6 docks in Colombo amidst India’s concerns
A Chinese research ship docked at a Sri Lankan port on Wednesday, likely adding to neighboring India’s concerns about China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean.
The arrival of the Shi Yan 6 follows last year’s visit by a Chinese…