Sri Lanka
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Economic Diplomacy
ADB Champions Sri Lanka’s Water Supply Sector Reform with Strategic Funding
Colombo: In a significant development, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed to funding Sri Lanka’s forthcoming water supply sector…
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Economic Diplomacy
Sri Lanka Addresses Transparency Concerns Over $4.2 Billion China Debt Deal, Shares Details with IMF and Creditors
Colombo: In a recent development, the Sri Lankan government has taken steps to address concerns regarding transparency surrounding the $4.2 billion…
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Sri Lanka top court finds Rajapaksa brothers guilty of economic crisis
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has issued a symbolic ruling that the powerful Rajapaksa brothers – including two ex-presidents – were…
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Strong earthquake tremors of magnitude 6.2 jolt Sri Lanka
Colombo: A strong earthquake of 6.2-magnitude rocked Sri Lanka on Tuesday afternoon, the National Center for Seismology said. “Earthquake of…
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Economic Diplomacy
World Bank approves $150 Million to strengthen financial sector in Sri Lanka
WASHINGTON, (World Bank)— The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $150 million in financing for Sri Lanka to…
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Sri Lanka
11 Sri Lankans stranded in Gaza Strip return home
KATUNAYAKE (Daily Mirror) – Eleven Sri Lankans, hailing from two families, who were stranded in the Gaza Strip, returned to…
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh loan gave immense relief from socioeconomic pressures: Sri Lanka’s central bank governor
Dhaka: Sri Lanka has immensely benefited from financial support by the SAARC countries, particularly Bangladesh and India, said P Nandalal Weerasinghe,…
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Economic Diplomacy
IMF economist turned West African President seeks enhanced business ties with Sri lanka
Colombo: The IMF-economist – turned Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) President sought enhanced business ties with Sri Lanka and hailed President Ranil…
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Diplomacy
Sri Lanka approves free tourist visa for seven countries to boost tourism
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from seven countries including China, India and Russia, a statement…
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Diplomacy
Passenger ferry service between India and Sri Lanka begins
Colombo: An international, high-speed passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam on the eastern coast of Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai in the northern…
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