Category: Politics
Sri Lanka to fill 33 vacancies of mission heads soon; 17 from Sri Lanka Foreign Service
May 29, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry says they have already identified 33 persons to be appointed as new Heads of Missions and is in the process of gettings approvals from the different countries.Newly appointed spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Mahishini Colonne on Wednesday told reporters that out of the 33 persons, 17 are […]
Sri Lanka FM meets German Foreign Minister; extends invitation to visit Sri Lanka
May 23, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera on Friday met German Foreign Minister Dr. Frank Walter Steinmeier at the German foreign office in Berlin and extended an invitation to visit Sri Lanka, the Foreign Ministry said. “Our immediate priority is to reset the investment climate by making Sri Lanka a secure, efficient […]
Sri Lanka will leave no room for power misuse: President
May 18, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena said that there won’t be any room left for the misuse of power and past incidents would be rectified.At a meeting held Sunday, President Sirisena asked, SLFP supporters whether they thought it would be right on his part, if he used his Presidential powers to […]
Sri Lankan politicians in “Till death do we part” struggle for power
May 14, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s politicians should take a good example from their British counterparts not be too greedy for power and cling on to it but step down in a humble manner, a Minister said.“Our politicians want to stay in power till they die without letting fresh faces come forward.If they think […]
Sri Lanka PAFFREL calls Parliamentarians to adhere March 12 Declaration
May 14, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s election watchdog PAFFREL has called Parliamentarians to adhere March 12 Declaration when handing over nominations for the upcoming general election. The Declaration which was presented to all political parties on 12 March 2015 is a criterion on the values and qualifications that need to be considered when selecting […]
‘s foreign policy reset to serve all Lankans: Foreign Minister
May 13, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s foreign policy has been reset to serve the interests of all Sri Lankans and eager to regain its position as a respected member of the international community, Foreign Minister said.Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera addressing ambassadors representing twenty four countries explained efforts to restore democracy through constitutional, administrative and […]
‘s UNP challenges MR supporters to show majority for Prime Ministerial candidature
May 12, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ruling United National Party on Tuesday challenged those demanding the former President as Prime Ministerial candidature to show their majority in Parliament.Deputy General Secretary of UNP Akila Viraj Kariyawasam told reporters that the opposition is boasting to bring a no confidence motion against Prime Minister. “We challenge them […]
Sri Lanka’s President discuss 20th amendment with all political parties
May 12, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena Monday met leaders of all political parties and discussed the proposed electoral reforms at the Presidential Secretariat, President Office said.The cabinet paper pertaining to revise the electoral system, was also discussed at the meeting. The President informed all the party representative that in written suggestions […]
‘ meeting Monday
May 10, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena is scheduled to present the proposed 20th Amendment to the constitution at the all political party representatives’ meeting to be held Monday (11), a government media report said.“It will then be presented to the Cabinet of Ministers on May 13 and to Parliament on May […]
Sri Lanka’s President Sirisena meets former President Rajapaksa (In Pics)
May 06, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena met former President Mahinda Rajapakse today at Parliament.
Sri Lanka’s new government has hopeful prospects of opening positive relations with US: National Peace Council
May 05, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s new government has hopeful prospects of opening a new relationship with United States of America and opportunities of working together in the future, Jehan Perera, Executive Director, National Peace Council of Sri Lanka said in a statement.The full statement follows Hopeful prospects of new relationship with United States […]
US official John Kerry stressed US commitment for Sri Lanka’s war crimes probe
May 4, 2015 (LBO) – United States Secretary of State John Kerry met heads of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) party Sunday and stressed his country’s commitment for a trustworthy war crime investigation process. “@JohnKerry stresses to TNA leaders US commitment to genuine & credible process for accountability and reconciliation” US embassy of Colombo has […]