Category: Politics
U.S. Admiral to Visit Sri Lanka, Strengthening Bilateral Security Cooperation
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka is pleased to announce that Admiral Steve Koehler, a 4-star U.S. Navy Admiral and Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, will visit Sri Lanka on October 10, marking the highest-level U.S. military visit to the country since 2021. During the visit, Admiral Koehler will reaffirm the strong partnership between the […]
Sri Lanka to pursue BRICS membership at upcoming summit in Russia
Sri Lanka is set to pursue membership in the BRICS economic bloc at the upcoming summit in Kazan, Russia, scheduled from October 22 to 24, 2024, according to Cabinet Spokesman Vijitha Herath. Herath emphasized that Sri Lanka plans to engage with the foreign ministers of all BRICS nations to garner support for its membership bid. […]
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Sail Training Warship ‘PO LANG’ arrives in Colombo
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Sail Training Warship ‘PO LANG’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit yesteday morning (08). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. ‘PO LANG’ is a 86-meter-long Sail Training Vessel crewed by 130 personnel including 35 Officer Cadets. […]
‘s commitment to assisting in tourism, energy services & dairy industry
Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (04) on a one-day official visit, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon. At the outset, the visiting External Affairs Minister congratulated President Dissanayake on his election and conveyed felicitations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The […]
Independent Consultant of Gates Foundation met with Secretary to President
Chanditha Samaranayake, Independent Consultant of the Gates Foundation met with the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (03) and engaged in a discussion. The discussion centered on the progress of the digital agricultural transformation program aimed at supporting smallholder farmers and the school meal program to address […]
President Meets with U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with U.S. Ambassador Ms. Julie J. Chung at the Presidential Secretariat, today (01). Ambassador Chung extended her warm congratulations to President Dissanayake on his recent inauguration and emphasized the importance of fostering robust bilateral relations between the United States and Sri Lanka. Particular focus was placed on enhancing diplomatic relations […]
KOICA to offer loans for projects aimed at preventing fraud and corruption in Sri Lanka
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has pledged its full support for the transparency initiative of the current government. This commitment was made by a delegation of high-ranking KOICA officials during a meeting with Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (27). KOICA has also agreed to offer loan […]
Harini Amarasuriya: Sri Lanka’s New Prime Minister
Parliamentarian Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, today (24) at the Presidential Secretariat. She took the oath in the presence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Additionally, the Cabinet of Ministers was appointed, and they are as follows: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake 01 Defence 02 Finance, Economic Development, […]
Nandika Sanath Kumanayake appointed as Secretary to the President
Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake was appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the new Secretary to the President at the Presidential Secretariat today (23). Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake joined the government service as an Assistant Superintendent of Sri Lanka Customs in 1997. He studied at Rahula College, Matara, and obtained his BSc degree with first-class […]
New President Receives Congratulations from Neighboring Countries
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who was sworn in as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka, has received a warm wave of congratulations from neighboring countries and international leaders. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and the US State Department have all extended their best wishes to the […]
Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka
NPP Presidential Candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake took oath as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka before the Chief Justice at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday (23). Sri Lanka’s Election Commission announced Dissanayake (55) as the winner of the 2024 presidential election yesterday.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka’s presidential election
Sri Lanka’s Election Commission announced NPP presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake (55) as the winner of the 2024 presidential election, a short while ago. The election commission made the announcement after a second vote count, the first in Sri Lanka’s history. Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa finished second. Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe came third and was […]