Govt did not sell off state property – Daya Gamage
Despite the allegations directed by the opposition, the government has not sold off any state property, says Social Welfare and…
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Chinese stable economic performance good news to Sri Lanka – Cheng Xueyuan
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan issuing a press release has stated that the stable performance of Chinese economy…
Govt. gets aggressive on ports as pivot
By Nisthar Cassim Hot on the heels of concluding the landmark revamp of Hambantota Port, the Government is unleashing a…
Sri Lanka receives the US$ 584 mn third payment of Hambantota Port deal from Chinese company
The Sri Lankan government said Wednesday that it has received the third tranche of the proceeds from China Merchant Port…
National interest in front and centre when negotiating FTAs: Malik
Dismissing criticism, Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama last week emphasised that the Government had put national interest…
China nod for $1.1 b Central Expressway loan
China’s Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan during a meeting with Prime Minister Ranil Wickeremesinghe yesterday has assured the Chinese Government had approved…
President looks to China for Sri Lanka’s economic development
President Maithripala Sirisena said China’s continuous support is indispensable for Sri Lanka to realize its future development and make itself…
China dispels ‘baseless suspicion’ on Chinese militarization of Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port
China Mondayrejected the rumors of ‘Chinese Militarization’ at the Hambantota Port of Sri Lanka as ‘baseless suspicion’. Ambassador of China…
China warns Sri Lanka over attempts to sour relationship
China has warned Sri Lanka over attempts to sour the relationship between both countries. The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka,…
Japanese naval ship Akebono arrives at Sri Lanka’s Port of Hambantota
Sri Lanka Navy, in accordance with naval traditions, welcomed Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ship Akebono arrived at the…