(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to advancing eco-tourism through the conservation of wetlands. He underscored the futility of waiting for external funding to combat climate change and environmental challenges, urging tropical countries to explore self-sustaining financial models tied to environmental projects.
"President Affirms Sri Lanka’s Commitment on Promoting Eco-Tourism at the WLI Asia Oceania Conference 2024"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees yesterday (20).
"Sri Lanka closest neighbour, time tested friend – Indian External Affairs Minister"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – This visit marks the first diplomatic exchange between India and Sri Lanka following the inauguration of the new government. Upon arrival, Minister Jaishankar was received by Sagala Ratnayaka, Senior Advisor to President on National Security and Chief of Staff. Subsequently, President Wickremesinghe held bilateral discussions with Minister Jaishankar to review the progress of ongoing development projects between the two nations.
"FM Jaishankar’s visit marks milestone in Indo-Sri Lanka relations"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Delivering a special statement in Parliament today (June 18), President Ranil Wickremesinghe commented on the introduction of the proposed imputed rental income tax.
"President comments on proposed imputed rental income tax"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is likely to visit Sri Lanka on June 20, Foreign Ministry sources in India said.
"Indian External Affairs Minister likely to visit Sri Lanka on June 20"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The draft constitution, prepared by the Judge Chitrasiri Committee for the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat.
"Draft constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket board presented to President"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that there is sufficient progress for Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring process to move forward.
"Sufficient progress for Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring to move forward – IMF"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The US Ambassador in Colombo Julie Chung says that the United States welcomes the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval of Sri Lanka’s second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme.
"US encourages Sri Lanka’s leaders to stay committed to reforms"
The International Monetary Fund has approved a review of Sri Lanka’s program, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has said.
"IMF approves Sri Lanka program review"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe says today (June 12) marks a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s economy as the International Monetary Fund’s executive board is scheduled to discuss the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Article IV consultation.
"Sri Lanka optimistic as IMF board meets for second review today"