Tag: Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera
Sri Lanka holds discussions with Global Tamil Forum over renouncing violence
June 15, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera told Parliament recently that he had discussions with the Global Tamil Forum over a declaration renouncing violence as a means of achieving political objectives. “We discussed about a public declaration renouncing violence as a means of achieving political objectives and a public commitment to […]
Sri Lanka’s FM invites Diaspora to return as dual citizens
June 12, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera on Thursday invited Sri Lankan diaspora to return to the island as dual citizens. “The Government of President Maithripala Sirisena realizes the true value of the diaspora community and welcomes all of you as our citizens,” Samaraweera said. “There is much that you can […]
Sri Lanka manufacturer puts up Rs80mn roofing products factory supported by USAID
May 28, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s roofing products manufacturer, Building Solutions on Wednesday commenced operations at a new eco-friendly roofing products factory jointly funded by USAID. The factory built at a cost of 80 million rupees is located in Ampara and produces corrugated steel roofing and silos, generating hundreds of local jobs. Apart from […]