Category: Politics
Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court Remands Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe Until August 26
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested on charges of misusing public funds, according to police. The arrest is in connection with a private overseas trip he made abroad during his tenure as president. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) took Wickremesinghe into custody after he provided a statement to them earlier today. He […]
President Leads Second EDCM, Accelerating Progress Toward USD 36 Bn Export Target
Sri Lanka Achieves 6.88% Export Growth in H1 2025, Records Significant Progress on Key Trade Facilitation Initiatives His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (August 12, 2025) chaired the Second Export Development Council of Ministers Meeting (EDCM) at the Presidential Secretariat, marking significant milestones in Sri Lanka’s ambitious journey toward achieving USD 36 billion in […]
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka to undertake a State Visit to Maldives
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a State Visit to Maldives from 28-30 July 2025 at the invitation of the President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu. During the visit, President Disanayaka is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with President Muizzu and exchange several Memoranda of Understanding to deepen our mutual cooperation. The State Visit to Maldives […]
Special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States
A special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States was held this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and a delegation representing Sri Lanka. Participating in the discussion were Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Secretary to the Ministry […]
Special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States
A special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States was held this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and a delegation representing Sri Lanka. Participating in the discussion were Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Secretary to the Ministry […]
Heads of Several Prominent Indian Companies Explore Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka
Indian entrepreneurs state that they are currently directing their attention towards new investment prospects in Sri Lanka, particularly in sectors like energy, infrastructure, the digital economy, tourism and agriculture, as well as on enhancing entrepreneurial capacity. A delegation of around 20 Indian entrepreneurs, comprising heads of several prominent Indian companies, is currently engaged in an […]
Foreign Direct Investment records 90-pct Increase in First Quarter of 2025
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has successfully increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by US$96 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared with the same period in 2024. This was disclosed today (20) during a progress review meeting of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, chaired by President Anura Kumara Disanayake […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]