WHO asks countries to be vigilant as cases surge globally & new Variant of Concern is detected
In view of surge in COVID-19 cases elsewhere globally and detection of new variant of concern Omicron, the World Health Organization today appealed to …
South Asia
Foreign Minister calls on Bangladesh PM; progress reviewed towards Preferential Trade Agreement
Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Prof. G. L. Peiris called on Prime Minister Shaika Hasina at her office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Minister Prof. Peiris briefed the …
SL Ambassador to China visits Sinopharm head office; repeats request for vaccine refilling plant
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to China Dr. Palitha Kohona, together with Embassy officials, were invited to visit Sinopharm's Beijing Institute of Biological …
Milinda Moragoda assumes duties; announces Integrated Country Strategy for Diplomatic Missions in India
The new High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda, appointed with the cabinet rank assumed duties at a simple ceremony held at the …
Japan Gifts 1.45 million Astra Zeneca Vaccines; expected to arrive in Sri Lanka soon
The Government of Japan has decided to provide 1.45 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured in Japan to Sri Lanka through the COVAX Facility of the …
South Asia Must Reform State-Owned Banks & Enterprises to Avert Next Financial Crisis: WB
South Asia’s heavy reliance on state-owned commercial banks, state-owned enterprises, public-private partnerships and other national and sub-national public …
Palitha Kohona formally presents Credentials to Chinese President
Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona presented Letters of Credence to President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping on 14 April 2021 at the Great Hall of …
Sri Lanka is not renegotiating Hambantota port lease deal with China: report
Sri Lanka’s ambassador to China Palitha Kohona has dismissed suggestions that the country is planning to extend a 99-year lease it granted to Beijing to run …
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to undertake state visit to Bangladesh
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will make a state visit to Bangladesh from March 19-20, 2021, on an invitation extended by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh …
Smarter food policy could boost health and economic recovery of Asian cities
Across the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical importance of reliable food systems that provide healthy and affordable diets to all. That …
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit Sri Lanka next week
Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka on 23-24 February 2021 on the invitation of Prime Minister …
“India will always be a dependable partner and reliable friend to Sri Lanka” says EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar
Visiting Minister of External Affairs of India Dr. S.Jaishankar held bilateral talks with Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena yesterday and discussed multiple …
IORA Council of Ministers endorse Sri Lanka nomination as Vice Chair for 2021-2023
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena leading the Sri Lanka delegation thanked all Member States for placing their confidence in Sri Lanka when …
Broken societies put people and planet on collision course, says new UNDP report
The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest crisis facing the world, but unless humans release their grip on nature, it won’t be the last, according to a new report …
USD9Bn ADB facility to help members access and distribute COVID-19 vaccines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a $9 billion vaccine initiative—the Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX)—offering rapid and equitable …
We seek investments, not loans – President tells new Chinese Ambassador
Nov 19, 2020 (LBO) – The newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong presented his credentials to President …
SL to host Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health 2020 virtually
Oct 15, 2020 (LBO) - Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) is partnering up with Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) and Faculty of Medicine, University of …
Pakistan wins election to UN Human Rights Council
Oct 14, 2020 (LBO) – Pakistan has been re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) with an overwhelming majority securing 169 votes in the …
China will stand with Sri Lanka to protect country’s sovereignty at UNHRC: high-level delegation
Oct 09, 2020 (LBO) – China will firmly stand with Sri Lanka extend to protect the country’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity at …
High Commission of Canada announces Canada Fund for Local Initiatives recipients
Sep 29, 2020 (LBO) – The High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka and the Maldives have announced this year’s Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) …