(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"Category: Top Story
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Foreign Minister Ali Sabry who is currently in Russia to participate in the BRICS 2024 Foreign Ministerial Session with developing countries had a bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov yesterday (10).
"Foreign Minister Sabry meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka has been named among the top three must-visit destinations for summer ’24 by Forbes, alongside Greece and Mauritius.
"Sri Lanka among Forbes’ top three must-visit destinations for summer ’24"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has assured President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Bangladesh’s commitment to support Sri Lanka’s agricultural modernization program.
"Bangladesh Pledges Support for Sri Lanka’s Agricultural Modernization Program"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe extended his warm congratulations to H.E. Narendra Modi, who was sworn in for a third consecutive term as Prime Minister of India. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining strong Indo-Sri Lankan relations.
"President Extends Warm Wishes to Narendra Modi on His Third Term as Prime Minister of India"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says there is a strong expectation that Sri Lanka will soon reach agreements with external commercial creditors consistent with program parameters.
"Strong expectation that Sri Lanka will reach agreements with external creditors soon – IMF"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Cabinet approval has been granted for the proposal to provide relief to the victims of adverse weather and to rebuild the houses that were completely destroyed at the government’s expense and with the assistance of Tri-Forces personnel.
"Cabinet approval to provide immediate relief for flood victims"
Minister Sabry meets Ambassador of Russian Federation regarding Sri Lankans in the Russia – Ukraine conflict
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – On 29 May 2024 Foreign Minister Ali Sabry held a follow up discussion with Russian Ambassador Levan S Dzhagaryan relating to the urgent situation regarding the Sri Lankans engaged in the Russia – Ukraine conflict. This meeting was subsequent to the previous meeting held with the Russian Ambassador on 07 May 2024.
"Minister Sabry meets Ambassador of Russian Federation regarding Sri Lankans in the Russia – Ukraine conflict"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Thai cabinet has adopted multiple visa measures to stimulate tourism, which will benefit tourists from 36 more countries including Sri Lankan travelers who may have plan to stay in the kingdom for more than 30 days.
"Thailand introduces visa-free entry for Sri Lankan tourists"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) at their current levels of 8.50 per cent and 9.50 per cent, respectively.
"Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintains policy interest rates"