Thai PM’s Office on fact finding mission at Hambantota International Port  

A delegation from the Thai Prime Minister’s office visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP) to explore opportunities and understand how the port operates under the public private partnership between the government of Sri Lanka and CM Port.   The 8 member delegation included Ms Wannaporn Niyomthong, Deputy Director from Directorate 8 of Thailand; Surapat Phosaen, Minister […]

Sri Lankan Microfinance Bank LOLC opens new branch in Islamabad

The LOLC Microfinance Bank inaugurated its latest branch in the Blue Area of Islamabad. The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan Admiral Ravindra C. Wijegunaratne graced the opening ceremony as the Chief Guest on 22 March 2024. Addressing the gathering, the High Commissioner emphasized the significance of promoting financial inclusion and acknowledged the pivotal […]

US Embassy & SL Maritime Archaeology Unit Dive to Ancient Godawaya Shipwreck

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, in partnership with the Central Cultural Fund’s Maritime Archaeology Unit, has undertaken a significant step in preserving Sri Lanka’s rich maritime history through the conservation and documentation of the Godawaya Shipwreck, the oldest known shipwreck in the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative, funded by the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, […]

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