Category: Politics
U.S. Embassy Strengthens Sri Lanka’s Ability to Detect Maritime Sanctions Evasion
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, through the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction and in partnership with the Atlantic Council, conducted a three-day training September 9–11 in Colombo to strengthen Sri Lanka’s ability to detect and respond to maritime sanctions evasion that threatens U.S. security interests and legitimate global commerce. More […]
VIDEO: India’s Defence Minister Is Visiting Sri Lanka After 38 years. Here’s Why
India is making a major push in the Indian Ocean. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s Sri Lanka visit comes at a crucial time, as tensions rise across these waters. But why is India turning to Sri Lanka now?
US -SL Partnership Seizes 463 KG of Crystal Methamphetamine in Joint Counternarcotics Operation
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New Delhi Country Office and Sri Lanka’s Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) conducted a successful joint operation disrupting a Pakistan-based narcotrafficking network attempting to smuggle crystal methamphetamine through Sri Lanka to international markets. Acting on intelligence developed by DEA’s Foreign Counterparts Unit Pakistan Anti-Narcotics Force Special Investigations Cell between August 14–29 on suspicious maritime […]
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China presents Credentials to Sri Lanka
The Government of the People’s Republic of China, with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka, has appointed Mr. Wei Huaxiang as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Sri Lanka based in Colombo. He presented credentials to His Excellency Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on 25 August […]
U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer Arrives in Sri Lanka, Presents Credentials
On August 25, 2026, U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer presented his credentials to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking the formal commencement of his ambassadorial tenure. Following the ceremony, Ambassador Meyer said: “It was an honor to present my credentials to President Dissanayake. The United States is proud to call Sri Lanka a friend in a partnership that has spanned more than […]
Cabinet Approves Publication and Parliamentary Submission of New ‘Protection of the State from Terrorism’ Bill
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has formally approved a proposal to publish the draft bill for the ‘Protection of the State from Terrorism Act’ in the Government Gazette and subsequently submit it to Parliament for legislative enactment. The decision, reached at the Cabinet meeting on August 17, 2026, remains subject to formal approval at the […]
Rosamund Pike visits Sri Lanka as mine clearance reaches one-million milestone
Golden Globe, Emmy, and Olivier Award-winning actor Rosamund Pike, ambassador to the Mines Advisory Group (MAG), is visiting Sri Lanka this week as the country marks the clearance of one million landmines over the past 17 years. Her visit highlights the remarkable progress made by Sri Lanka’s mine-action sector and the importance of maintaining momentum […]
United States Transfers Ten Texas-Built Helicopters to Sri Lanka to Strengthen Maritime Security and Disaster Readiness
The United States today formally transferred ten American-made TH-57 Sea Ranger (Bell 206) helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force, delivering a major boost to the country’s helicopter training program, search-and-rescue capabilities, and the security of its air and maritime domains — a milestone that reflects the growing strength of the U.S.-Sri Lanka defense partnership. […]
U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship USS Canberra Arrives in Colombo
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka announces the arrival of the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) to the Port of Colombo on June 12. The visit marks the fourth U.S. Navy littoral combat ship to call on Colombo, following the USS Tulsa, USS Charleston, and USS Santa Barbara — and highlights the critical importance of continued […]
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to Visit Australia and New Zealand
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, will undertake an official visit to New Zealand and Australia from 26 May to 3 June 2026, at the invitation of the two Governments. During the visit, Minister Herath will hold bilateral discussions with his counterparts, Minister Winston Peters of New Zealand and Minister Penny […]
President of the Maldives Mohammed Muizzu to undertake a State Visit to Sri Lanka
President of the Republic of the Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will undertake a State Visit to Sri Lanka from 4–5 May 2026, on the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. This marks President Muizzu’s first visit to Sri Lanka since assuming office in 2023. During the visit, he is expected to hold bilateral talks with […]
CoPF Chair Questions True Legislative Oversight Over Public Funds as Treasury Secretary Skips Crucial Hearing
A sharp constitutional standoff has emerged between the legislature and the executive after the Secretary to the Treasury, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, declined to appear before the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) for a high-stakes hearing scheduled for tomorrow, April 30. The refusal has prompted a blistering response from CoPF Chairman Dr. Harsha de Silva, who […]