(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Food Policy and Security Committee, appointed to address policy decisions related to ensuring food security, chaired by Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha, along with Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe, convened a meeting for the first time yesterday (22) at the Presidential Secretariat.
"Govt to prioritize comprehensive data system to guarantee food security"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Former Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and his wife have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over allegations of misusing funds amounting to over Rs. 6.1 million in 2014.
"Former Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa arrested"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – To mark the upcoming Chinese New Year festival, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism jointly hosted a cultural celebration last night (Jan. 19) at the Cinnamon Life Hotel.
"Cultural celebration held to mark Chinese New Year"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Disanayaka successfully concluded a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China from 14 – 17 January 2025 marking a significant milestone in the long-standing traditional friendship between the two countries and further strengthening bilateral cooperation and partnership. President Disanayaka undertook the State Visit at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.
"President Anura Kumara Disanayaka concludes State Visit to the People’s Republic of China"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka and China have agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in “one package” in line with the principles of equality, mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.
"Sri Lanka and China agree on early conclusion of comprehensive FTA"
China pledges continued support for Sri Lanka’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, Zhao Leji, has stated that China is committed to supporting Sri Lanka’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.
"China pledges continued support for Sri Lanka’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka and China have reached extensive common understandings on deepening traditional friendship and advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and multi-sectoral practical cooperation between the two nations, and on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
"China to support capacity building in Sri Lanka’s judicial, law enforcement and security"
President assures Sri Lankan govt’s commitment to provide all necessary support for Chinese investors
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – During his four-day state visit to China, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a series of strategic discussions with several globally acclaimed leading Chinese corporations following his participation in an investment forum organized by both public and private sector entities in China.
"President assures Sri Lankan govt’s commitment to provide all necessary support for Chinese investors" (LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – “I have traveled almost all over China, and get impressed by the beauty of the diverse culture, food and friendly people. I also hope that more Chinese tourists will come to my country to experience Sri Lanka’s scenery and culture,” Ruwan Ranasinghe, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, has told Xinhua.
"Sri Lanka hopes for more Chinese tourists: Deputy Minister"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Disanayake departed the country a short while ago to commence a four-day state visit to the People’s Republic of China.
"President AKD departs for China"