Category: Politics
President to undertake an official visit to Berlin, Germany
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from 11 to 13 June 2025 on the invitation of the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. During this visit President Disanayaka will hold bilateral discussions with the President of Germany, key ministers of the Federal Government and other dignitaries to […]
U.S. Embassy Transfers USD 1 Mn in Advanced Nuclear Detection Equipment to Strengthen SL’s Maritime Security
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has provided state-of-the-art radiation and chemical detection equipment valued at $1 million (299 million LKR) to the Sri Lanka Navy, significantly boosting the country’s capacity to detect and respond to nuclear, radiological, and chemical threats in its maritime domain. This advanced equipment, supplied through the Department of Energy’s National […]
U.S. and Sri Lanka Mark 20 Years of Port Security Cooperation with Colombo Radiation Detection Upgrade
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung commissioned new radiation detection equipment at Port of Colombo on Friday, March 28, provided by the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA)’s Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) through its Megaports Initiative. The equipment, valued at approximately $500,000 (Rs. 148 million), will be used […]
Civil society organizations Urge Government to Recommit to Open Government Partnership Amid Risk of Expulsion
As co-conveners of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) process in Sri Lanka, Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) and the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement express deep concern over the government’s continued lack of commitment to participatory governance. This inaction jeopardizes Sri Lanka’s membership in the OGP and starkly contradicts the government’s […]
Positively considering GSP+ review, says Charles Whiteley, Head of South Asia Division of EU
The Head of South Asia Division, European External Action Service of the European Union Mr. Charles Whiteley stated that the European Union has a favorable perspective on the current GSP+ review process. He made these remarks during a meeting held today (30) at the Presidential Secretariat with President Anura Kumara Disanayake, as part of an […]
Sri Lanka, IMF Discuss EFF Progress, US Tariff Impact
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation concluded successfully today, April 7, 2025, at the Presidential Secretariat. The discussions centered on the preliminary review of the fourth tranche of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. The primary focus involved assessing Sri Lanka’s progress under the IMF-supported program […]
Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Admiral Samuel Paparo to visit Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka is pleased to announce that the Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, will travel to Colombo from March 19-21. During his visit, Admiral Paparo will engage with senior Sri Lankan government officials and military leaders to reaffirm the enduring U.S.-Sri Lankan security partnership and […]
President to undertake a visit to UAE to attend the World Government Summit 2025
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a visit to the United Arab Emirates from 10-13 February 2025 at the invitation of President of the UAE Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to participate in the World Government Summit 2025. During the visit, President Disanayaka will address the World Government Summit 2025 in Dubai and hold bilateral […]
ADB and UNDP come together to support CIABOC on select Anti-Corruption Initiatives in Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka have come together to support the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption (CIABOC) on select Anti-Corruption Initiatives in Sri Lanka. To symbolically mark the project launch, Mr. Takafumi Kadono, Country Director, Sri Lanka Resident Mission of the Asian Development […]
Joint Statement: Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to one-China principle; opposes “Taiwan independence”
The People’s Republic of China and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka have issued a joint statement reaffirming their mutual support on core issues and major concerns. The statement underscores the strengthening of bilateral relations and highlights several key points of agreement. Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China andThe Democratic Socialist Republic […]
Thai National Security Council Secretary-General reaffirms commitment to rescuing victims in Myanmar
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe called on Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) of Thailand, Chatchai Bangchuad on 10 January 2025. The meeting focused on fostering greater collaboration in the area of security and addressing shared challenges affecting both countries and the region. During the meeting both sides underscored […]
Sri Lanka and Thailand strengthen defence cooperation
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with Vice Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister of Thailand, General Nipat Thonglek to discuss strengthening defence cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand with a particular focus on human trafficking issues. The meeting, held in Bangkok on 09 January 2024, was […]