Category: Defense
Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs to visit Sri Lanka, Pakistan this week
Aug 28, 2018 (LBO) – State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Kazuyuki Nakane will visit Sri Lanka and Pakistan this week, few days after Japanese Defense Minister visited Sri Lanka. The recent visit by Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera to India and Sri Lanka showed the increasing focus on these countries on the part […]
‘s novice geopolitical commentary advances conspiracy theories
August 25, 2018 (LBO) – Controversial former SEC Chairman and corporate executive Nalaka Godahewa has released a youtube video with his commentary on the recent visit of the Japanese Defence Minister and its geopolitical implications.In it he puts forward theories of geopolitical posturing by countries such as the United States, Japan, India and China with […]
US warship arrived in Trinco, location to be tested for air logistics hub concept
Aug 24, 2018 (LBO) – Amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, for a scheduled port visit on Friday. An amphibious transport dock also called a landing platform/dock (LPD), is an amphibious warfare ship, a warship that embarks, transports, and lands elements of […]
Sri Lanka looks forward to work closely with new Premier of Pakistan
Aug 20, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s head of state, President Maithripala Sirisena says he is looking forward to working closely with the newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, to further develop the historic partnership. Sending a diplomatic note, President Maithripala Sirisena said that he is confident that new Premier’s tenure of office will help […]
UK helps Sri Lanka to resettle 2,500 people in recently released lands in North & East
Aug 16, 2018 (LBO) – United Nations Development Programme in Sri Lanka recently entered into a partnership agreement with the UK to extend support for a sustainable resettlement project.The 1.3 million US dollars worth project will directly support more than 2,500 people returning to their lands recently released in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Batticaloa Districts.The […]
Pakistan maritime security ship “Kashmir” to visit Sri Lanka
Pakistan Maritime Security Ship (PMSS) “Kashmir” is scheduled to arrive at Colombo Port on a four-day goodwill visit from August 13 to 16, 2018. Pakistan Naval ships frequently pay port calls to Sri Lanka, as both countries enjoy warm diplomatic and strong military ties. Such interactions also demonstrate both navies’ resolve to contribute towards achieving […]
We will take every action to defeat “trade union terrorism”: Sagala
Aug 09, 2018 (LBO) – Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff, Minister Sagala Ratnayaka said the government will take every possible action to defeat what he called the “trade union terrorism” spreading in the country.Releasing a statement, former Law and Order Minister said that it is imperative that trade unions act in a civilized manner within an […]
Gotabhaya not yet selected as SLPP presidential candidate: MR Media Unit
July 18, 2018 (LBO) – Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has not yet named the next presidential candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Media Secretary to the former President, Rohan Welivita said. Issuing a media release, Welivita said it has come to their notice that a forged document purporting to be a media release […]
EU, Canada, Norway diplomatic missions oppose death penalty in Sri Lanka
July 16, 2018 (LBO) – Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Sri Lanka and diplomatic missions of Canada and Norway have strongly and unequivocally opposed capital punishment in all circumstances and in all cases. Sending a letter to the President, they said the death penalty is incompatible with human dignity, does not have any proven […]
Amnesty International against Sri Lanka on death penalty
July 12, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka must pull back from any plans to implement the death penalty and preserve its longstanding positive record on shunning this cruel and irreversible punishment, Amnesty International said. The Sri Lankan President, Maithripala Srisena, is pressing ahead with plans to execute 19 death row prisoners convicted of drug-related offenses. […]
Tri Forces for controlling drugs, President ready to execute death penalty
July 12, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal to draft a Drug Controlling Special Provision Bill empowering the authorities to use Tri Forces for the control of drug menace.The proposal made by President as the Defence Minister and Minister of Law and Peace Ranjith Maddumabandara propose that the Tri Forces be […]
Thailand PM to visit Sri Lanka, negotiations for a possible FTA
July 10, 2018 (LBO) – Prime Minister of Thailand, General Prayut Chan-o-cha will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka on 12 and 13 July 2018. This visit takes place against the backdrop of discussions during President Sirisena’s visit to Thailand in November 2015. At the invitation of President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Chan-o-cha will […]