Category: Politics
President to undertake a visit to UAE to attend the World Government Summit 2025
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a visit to the United Arab Emirates from 10-13 February 2025 at the invitation of President of the UAE Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to participate in the World Government Summit 2025. During the visit, President Disanayaka will address the World Government Summit 2025 in Dubai and hold bilateral […]
ADB and UNDP come together to support CIABOC on select Anti-Corruption Initiatives in Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka have come together to support the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption (CIABOC) on select Anti-Corruption Initiatives in Sri Lanka. To symbolically mark the project launch, Mr. Takafumi Kadono, Country Director, Sri Lanka Resident Mission of the Asian Development […]
Joint Statement: Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to one-China principle; opposes “Taiwan independence”
The People’s Republic of China and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka have issued a joint statement reaffirming their mutual support on core issues and major concerns. The statement underscores the strengthening of bilateral relations and highlights several key points of agreement. Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China andThe Democratic Socialist Republic […]
Thai National Security Council Secretary-General reaffirms commitment to rescuing victims in Myanmar
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe called on Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) of Thailand, Chatchai Bangchuad on 10 January 2025. The meeting focused on fostering greater collaboration in the area of security and addressing shared challenges affecting both countries and the region. During the meeting both sides underscored […]
Sri Lanka and Thailand strengthen defence cooperation
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with Vice Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand, General Nipat Thonglek to discuss strengthening defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand with a particular focus on human trafficking issues. The meeting, held in Bangkok on 09 January 2024, was […]
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka to undertake a State Visit to China
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China from 14-17 January 2025 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. During the visit, President Disanayaka will hold bilateral discussions with President Xi Jinping on a range of areas of mutual interest and will also meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang […]
‘s “Clean Sri Lanka” Programme
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will continue its financial and technical assistance to Sri Lanka without interruption, stated HARA Shohei, Senior Vice President of JICA. This assurance was revealed during a meeting held today (07) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and HARA Shohei. During the discussion, attention was drawn to […]
Discussion between President and Attorney General on Controversial Legal Proceedings
President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a discussion with the Attorney General and officials from the Attorney General’s Department at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (06). During the discussion, the President emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts among all institutions working towards the effective enforcement of the law. President Disanayake highlighted the critical responsibility of the Attorney […]
President Leads Discussion on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
A high-level discussion on the critical preparations for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Mutual Evaluation (ME) by the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) was held today (23) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Disanayake. The meeting focused on preventing money laundering and countering terrorism financing (AML/CFT) and included participation from cabinet […]
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ arrives in Colombo
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship ‘Peace Ark’ arrived in Colombo on a formal visit on 21st December 2024. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. ‘Peace Ark’ is a 178m long hospital ship, crewed by 310 personnel under the command of Captain Deng Qiang. […]
Sri Lanka and India Exchange Protocol to Revise Agreement on Avoidance of Double Taxation
In a step towards enhancing economic cooperation, the Protocol for amending the Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation was exchanged during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s State Visit to India. Sri Lanka and India initially entered into an Agreement in 2013 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion concerning income […]
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka to undertake a State Visit to India
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a State Visit to India from 15-17 December 2024 at the invitation of the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. This is the first overseas visit undertaken by the President after his assumption of office. During the visit, President Disanayaka is scheduled to meet the Indian President Smt. Droupadi […]