We urge that this resolution be rejected by UN Human Rights Council: Foreign Minister
Statement by Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka High Level Segment of the 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council 23 February 2021, Geneva Madam President, …
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka sign five Memoranda of Understanding
In line with the two-day official visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, five economically important agreements were signed between Sri Lanka and …
Deregulation Com. will change outdated laws that affect domestic & foreign companies: President
The Presidential Deregulation Commission will change the outdated laws and regulations that affect the general public as well as the domestic and foreign …
Eran says functions of Judiciary has been taken over by the Executive
The current problem of the country is nothing with the laws and Statutes but with the governance where the executive has taken over the functions of the …
Sri Lanka to receive first batch of Covid-19 vaccines next week: President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that Sri Lanka will receive the first batch of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines manufactured in India next week, free of …
President appoints CoI to investigate entire gamut of HR probes & findings
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a 3-member Commission of Inquiry (CoI) to investigate, inquire into and report or take necessary actions on findings …
“We changed political culture of forgetting village after winning power” President
No political witch hunt; only strict adherence to law: will not entertain lumpen politics – President says in Lathugala …
Indian External Affairs Minister meets with Opposition Leader
A special meeting was held yesterday (06) between Indian Foreign Minister Dr. Subramaniam Jayasankar and Leader of the Opposition Sajid Premadasa, who is on a …
“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 …
India ready to give its COVID vaccine to Sri Lanka – External Affairs Minister tells President
India is ready to give priority to Sri Lanka when supplying to other countries the vaccine now being produced by India to treat COVID 19 virus, the External …
Indian External Affairs Minister undertakes his first foreign visit to Sri Lanka
Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr. S.Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 5th to 7th January 2021 at the invitation of Foreign …
New Year motivates us to move towards a new meaningful height in life
Jan 01, 2021 (LBO) – The dawn of the New Year motivates us to move towards a new meaningful height in life while providing an opportunity to clearly …
Ambassador-designate to People’s Republic of China assumes duties
Dec 17, 2020 (LBO) – The Ambassador-designate of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the People’s Republic of China, Dr. Palitha Kohona, …
United States will continue to assist Sri Lanka in building its economy: US Embassy
Dec 17, 2020 (LBO) – The United States remains a friend and partner to Sri Lanka and will continue to assist Sri Lanka in responding to COVID and building …
Commission to investigate political victimization handed over report to President
The report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Political Victimization was handed over to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The Chairman of the …
New Cabinet Minister & State Minister sworn in
Nov 26, 2020 (LBO) – A new Cabinet Minister and a State Minister were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, today …
I am not a person scared of empty threats, says President (Full Speech)
Full text of the address to the nation by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa broadcast over all television and radio channels. Ayubowan, A year ago, more than 6.9 …
President addresses the nation on Wednesday
Nov 15, 2020 (LBO) – The special address to the nation by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will be telecast at 8.30 pm on 18.11.2020 over all television and …
President makes concrete decisions to curb COVID – 19 spread
President Gotabya Rajapaksa has made several concrete decisions to curb COVID spread without disrupting public life and the economy. The measures taken by the …
Independence & sovereignty won’t be compromised in foreign relations, says President
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that the United States is ready to continuously engage with Sri Lanka in its striving …