President decides not to relax travel restrictions until June 07th
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has decided not to relax travel restrictions until June 07. The decision was taken by the President at a meeting with the Special …
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Travel restrictions extended until June 7; temporary relaxations on May 25, 31 & June 4
The government has decided to extend the travel restrictions until the 07th of June to contain the current Covid situation. The decision was taken at a meeting …
President and Chinese Defence Minister hold bilateral discussions
The official meeting between Chinese State Councilor and Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe who is on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka and President …
Australia – Sri Lanka strengthen ties over aerial drone surveillance
The Joint Agency Task Force Operation Sovereign Borders is supporting the Sri Lankan Police to establish an aerial drone surveillance capability. At a virtual …
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 will change outdated laws that affect domestic & foreign companies: President
The Presidential Deregulation Commission will change the outdated laws and regulations that affect the general public as well as the domestic and foreign …
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 …
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 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 …
US – SL plan to make bilateral engagement more robust : Dinesh Gunawardena
Oct 28, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister, Dinesh Gunawardena said that the USA and the Government plan to make bilateral engagement more …
We want a sovereign Sri Lanka; quite contrast to what China seeks: US Secretary of State
Oct 28, 2020 (LBO) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that the strong sovereign Sri Lanka is a powerful and strategic partner for the United States on …
China & Sri Lanka do not need third party to handle relations with each other: China tells US
Oct 27, 2020 (LBO) – China and Sri Lanka have enough wisdom to handle relations with each other and do not need a third party to dictate, the Embassy of the …
Korean PM calls PM Rajapaksa; focus on strengthening bilateral relations
Oct 20, 2020 (LBO) – Prime Minister of Korea Chung Sye-kyun called Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa this morning, and the two leaders discussed a number of …
Two leaders agree to work towards early realization of projects including Ports, Energy
Sep 26, 2020 (LBO) – Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today agreed to work towards the early realization of …
Committee on High Posts to examine suitability of new ambassadors
Sep 10, 2020 (LBO) – The High Post Committee of Parliament is to examine the suitability of new ambassadors who have been nominated to hold office. The …
MT New Diamond towed 35 NM away from Sri Lanka coast to safe waters; no oil slick
Sep 05, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lankan ships and aircraft along with the Indian Coast Guard after consolidated efforts have successfully towed MT New Diamond more …
MT New Diamond now lies about 35 kilometers off the coast: Sri Lanka Navy
Sep 04, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Navy says that the distressed vessel, MT New Diamond now lies about 22 nautical miles (35 kilometers) off the coast and …