Category: Politics
Economic Commission to replace BOI; new law to transform Port City into Colombo Financial Zone: President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his address at the 2023 Commercial Mediation Symposium at Colombo’s Hilton Hotel, emphasized the need for a cultural shift towards efficient dispute resolution in Sri Lanka. He acknowledged the long-standing reliance on trial courts and stressed the importance of embracing alternate dispute resolution methods. Highlighting the government’s commitment, he mentioned the […]
Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Report presents 34 governance benchmark recommendations
The Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Report on the Anti-Corruption Landscape of Sri Lanka introduces a comprehensive set of governance reform recommendations designed to address the root causes to the current crisis in the nation. This report, the result of an in-depth study, identifies and prioritises key aspects in governance that require systematic attention from both […]
President heads to Cuba to address G77 + China Leaders’ Summit
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to depart for Cuba to address the G77 + China Leaders’ Summit next week. This summit, themed “Current Development Challenges: Role of Science, Technology and Innovation,” is scheduled for September 15 and 16, 2023, in Havana, Cuba. President Wickremesinghe’s participation in the summit comes as a result of an official […]
Tax to 30-pct on EPF is unjust as members end up paying more than corporate sector: Eran W
Eran Wclramaratne stressed that chapter 27 of the Constitution, envisages that the directive principles policy shall guide parliament, President and the Cabinet of Ministers in the enactment of laws and the governance of Sri Lanka to establish a just society. But the government’s Domestic Debt Optimisation programme highlights the government’s discriminatory principles and that the […]
President joins spectators to witness final Randoli Esala Perahara
In a profound display of reverence for Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage, President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the concluding Randoli Perahara of the esteemed Esala Perahara festival, held at the iconic Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy. The auspicious occasion witnessed an international touch as well, with the distinguished presence of US Senator Chris Van Hollen, who […]
U.S. State Department Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Richard Nephew to visit Sri Lanka
The United States Embassy in Colombo is pleased to advise of an upcoming visit from the U.S. State Department Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption Richard Nephew, who will be in Colombo from August 8-9. The visiting delegation accompanying Nephew includes Dylan Aikens, Anti-Corruption Analyst for the U.S. Department of State. While in Colombo, Nephew will meet […]
Indian Foreign Secretary meets the President
Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe during his official visit to Sri Lanka this morning (11). The meeting took place at the Ministry of Defence and focused on enhancing bilateral relations and working towards future economic and social goals that would benefit both countries’ populations. During the meeting, President Wickremesinghe […]
President Calls for Urgent Debt Restructuring to Support Middle-Income Nations
President Ranil Wickremesinghe participating in a high-level panel discussion at the Global Leaders’ Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, in Paris yesterday (22), discussed the country’s experience with debt restructuring and the need for a comprehensive approach to address the challenges faced by middle-income nations. He said Sri Lanka faced limited access to financing […]
Paradigm shift on government policy to extend moratorium of SME sector imperative: Eran
As the micro, Small, and medium scale Enterprises (mSmE) sector has been among the most affected sectors in the economy during the recent and ongoing economic crises, the government should take a policy decision to facilitate the continuation of the moratorium given to them in the past said Eran Wickramaratne MP speaking on the debate […]
Chinese Foreign Affairs Vice Minister pays courtesy call on President, affirms support for recovery
President Ranil Wickremesinghe received a courtesy call from Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People’s Republic of China. The meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (30) and was attended by officials from both nations. During the discussions, Vice Minister Sun Weidong reiterated China’s steadfast support for Sri Lanka in […]
Building on President’s Call in Tokyo, Harsha Calls for Greater Trade Integration for Debt Sustainability
Harsha de Silva, MP, delivered a poignant speech in Parliament recently building on the speech by President Ranil Wickeremasinghe at the Nikkei Asia Forum in Tokyo. He called for a change of mindset in the legislature and argued for greater trade integration for debt sustainability. He started by acknowledging Japan’s significant contributions during the crisis […]
Eran Submits private members Bill to make declaration of Assets and Liabilities public
Opposition Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne today submitted a private member’s Bill to amend the Declaration of Assets and Liabilities Law, No.1 of 1975 to make the provisions of the act apply to the President as well. Accordingly, the President, Members of Parliament, and other high-ranking Judicial, Public, and Public sector officials have to declare their Assets […]