Category: Defense
Sri Lanka urges UN Secretariat to fulfill financial obligations to peacekeepers
Oct 21, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka urges the United Nations Secretariat to fulfill its financial obligations with regards to the peacekeepers identified to be replaced, at the point of repatriation and adds that it was important for the UN Secretariat to ensure a predictive system of payment on all dues concerning peacekeeping operations. Sri […]
We will ensure that Sri Lanka meets its voluntary intl commitments: Sajith
Oct 04, 2019 (LBO) – Presidential Candidate of the United National Front, Sajith Premadasa at an interaction with the Diplomatic Corps, assured that he is committed to working as a team in government, and ensure that Sri Lanka meets its voluntary international commitments. Addressing the Diplomatic Corps on Wednesday, Premadasa said that they are firmly […]
Sri Lanka says tangible assistance needed to restore normalcy post 21/4
Oct 02, 2019 (LBO) – Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha who is presently leading the Sri Lanka delegation to the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly says that Sri Lanka was adopting a whole-of-Government approach in addressing the areas of concern and that it was important that programmes of assistance are tangible and can be […]
Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corp gazetted under MoD
Sep 10, 2019 (LBO) – A gazette notification has been issued to bring the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) under the control of the Ministry of Defence with effect from mid-night, yesterday. The Ministry of Defence comes under the purview of President Maithripala Sirisena. The change is followed by moves to appoint Kalum Palitha Maheerathne as […]
Easter Sunday bombings trigger downgrade for Colombo city in latest Global Liveability Index
Sep 04, 2019 (LBO) – The Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka have triggered a downgrade for Colombo city in Global Liveability Index 2019, The Economist Intelligence Unit’s latest liveability survey showed. The findings of the survey added that the devastating terrorist attacks in New Zealand and Sri Lanka in the past year are a […]
Sri Lanka seeks intl. assistance in preventing extremism; highlights value of community policing
Sep 03, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has sought expertise in preventing violent extremism (PVE) from the Global Community Engagement & Resilience Fund (GCERF), in the post-Easter Sunday scenario where violent extremism has become the biggest threat to national security. At the invitation of the Foreign Ministry, the Executive Director of GCERF, Dr. Khalid Koser […]
Sri Lanka Foreign Secretary says Post 21/4, a litmus test for protecting HR while fighting terrorism
Sep 02, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha says that post 21/4 has been a ‘litmus test’ on Sri Lanka’s resolve to adhere to human rights standards, while fighting terrorism, and also to determine the robustness and shortcomings of the democratic institutions that have been strengthened in recent years. The Foreign Secretary […]
Simmering ethno-religious tensions in Sri Lanka must not be ignored, says UN rights expert
Aug 26, 2019 (LBO) – Simmering ethno-religious tensions in Sri Lanka require urgent action by the authorities to strengthen respect for freedom of religion or belief in Sri Lanka, says UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief Ahmed Shaheed. “There is a serious deficit of trust among ethno-religious communities in Sri Lanka following […]
Sri Lanka Army Commander to reorganize all military intelligence units
Aug 22, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s new Army Commander Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva says that he wants to reorganize military intelligence units and raise them to an elevated level in keeping with strategies of international armies. The new Commander of the Army in his message on assumption of office as the 23rd Commander vows […]
Appointment of Army Commander is a sovereign decision by Head of State: Foreign Ministry
Aug 20, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry says that the appointment of Army Commander is a sovereign decision by the Head of State and foreign entities trying to influence the decisions and internal administrative processes of public service promotions is unwarranted and unacceptable. Releasing a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that articulating a […]
‘s appointment undermines Sri Lanka’s reputation: US Embassy
Aug 19, 2019 (LBO) – The United States is deeply concerned by the appointment of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva as Army Commander, releasing a statement the US Embassy in Colombo said. “The allegations of gross human rights violations against him, documented by the United Nations and other organizations, are serious and credible,” the embassy said. […]
‘s new Army Commander
Aug 19, 2019 (LBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. The appointment came after Army Chief Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake officially retired from service yesterday. Reports said that Silva’s appointment will be for a period of 4 months along with 6 months […]