Sri Lanka
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Economic Diplomacy
Sri Lanka, EXIM Bank of China reach pact on debt disposal
Colombo: The Export-Import Bank of China reached a preliminary agreement with Sri Lanka last month on the disposal of China-related debts,…
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Geo-politics
Why does China court Sri Lankan MPs more than others?
Colombo: In the previous Parliament, all 225 members were offered chances to undertake familiarisation tours to China and to engage with…
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Economic Diplomacy
New IMF funds for Sri Lanka may be delayed as review sees revenue shortfall
The International Monetary Fund did not reach a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka in its first review under a $2.9bn…
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Security
US raises concerns over Chinese Research vessel’s Sri Lanka visit
Colombo: The U.S. Under Secretary Victoria Nuland, in her meeting with Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, is reported to have raised concerns…
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Highlights news
Global Maritime Summit 2023: A Chance to Address Sri Lanka’s Maritime Issues
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Minister, Nimal Siripala de Silva, has highlighted the significance of the upcoming 2023…
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Bangladesh
Sri Lanka pays off $200m loan from Bangladesh with $4.5m interest
Dhaka: Sri Lanka has paid off the entirety of USD $200 million loan from Bangladesh, taken through a currency exchange agreement…
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Sri Lanka
Norway appoints Mano Sekaram as Honorary Consul General to Sri Lanka
Colombo: Norway has appointed Mano Sekaram as Norway’s new Honorary Consul General to Sri Lanka, it said in a statement. Mano…
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Bangladesh
Sri Lanka to work with SME Foundation to develop SME sector in Bangladesh
Dhaka: Sri Lanka will work with SME Foundation for the development of small and medium entrepreneurs in Bangladesh, Sri Lankan Minister…
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Diplomacy
Sri Lankan minister thanks Bangladesh for assisting during their tough times
Colombo: Sri Lankan State Minister for Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to Bangladesh for assisting Sri Lanka…
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan Ex- President Rajapaksa to back new political party?
Colombo: Sri lankan Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who has maintained a stark silence since his resignation in July last year is…
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