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Sri Lankan President invited for the International Solar Summit in New Delhi

23Feb

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Sri Lankan President invited for the International Solar Summit in New Delhi

India has invited Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena to attend the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Founding Conference and Solar Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 11 March 2018. An invitation to grace the Conference, jointly signed by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and President of France Emmanuel Macron, was handed over today to President Sirisena jointly by High Commissioner of India Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Ambassador of France Jean-Marin Schuh. Around 500 delegates from all over the world are expected to participate in the Conference including around 30 Heads of State/ Government. Sri Lanka signed the Framework Agreement on ISA on 31 January 2018 in New Delhi. With the completion of the ratification process, Sri Lanka has now become a full-fledged m...

‘India will remain with Sri Lanka in rain, in sunshine’- envoy

28Jan

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‘India will remain with Sri Lanka in rain, in sunshine’- envoy

India will always appear on behalf of Sri Lanka fulfilling the role of a genuine friend, High Commissioner of India in Colombo Taranjit Singh Sandhu said. The High Commissioner said that the bilateral relationship between the two countries has been strengthened as never before as a result of close cooperation between President Maithripala Sirisena and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He made these remarks at a special ceremony conducted to commemorate the India's Republic Day at the India House, the official residence of the Indian High Commissioner Friday evening (26). President Maithripala Sirisena was also a guest of the occasion. Addressing the occasion, High Commissioner Sandhu said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken into consideration the fact that Sri La...

Sri Lanka, India undertook a challenging path to socio-economic development since Independence – Indian HC

20Jan

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Sri Lanka, India undertook a challenging path to socio-economic development since Independence – Indian HC

High Commission of India in Colombo organized a special cultural event "Bollywood and Beyond" Wednesday in Colombo to jointly celebrate 70 years of independence of India and Sri Lanka, popularly termed as "India and Sri Lanka @ 70". President Maithripala Sirisena, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, a number of Ministers, Members of Parliament, senior officials and diplomats were among the dignitaries who participated in the special cultural event "Bollywood and Beyond" The event featured an enthralling performance by Indian violin wizard Dr. L. Subramaniam and renowned Indian singer Kavita Krishnamurthy. The musical evening showcased the beautiful blending of Indian and Western classical music with popular Bollywood songs. The duo was joined...

Sri Lankan Prime Minister to hold discussions with Indian Premier today

23Nov

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Sri Lankan Prime Minister to hold discussions with Indian Premier today

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Rani Wickremesinghe who arrived in the Indian capital of New Delhi on Wednesday will hold extensive talks with his Indian counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow with an aim to lift the momentum of bilateral ties. PM Wickremesinghe arrived here today from Bengaluru which was his first destination. He was received at the airport here by Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh Sandhu and officials of Ministry of External affairs. The Sri Lankan Prime Minister is here primarily to attend the 5th Global Conference on Cyber Space. "A partnership marked by historical linkages and deep rooted friendship. Sri Lankan Prime Minister @RW_UNP arrives in New Delhi to participate in the 5th Global Conference on Cyber Space 2017," External Affairs...

Sri Lanka apparel exports rise after reinstatement of EU GSP+

16Nov

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Sri Lanka apparel exports rise after reinstatement of EU GSP+

European Union's tariff concession Generalized System of Preferences plus (GSP+) has delivered its most prominent success for Sri Lankan exports to-date since its reinstatement, Minister of Industries and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen says. "As a result of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's efforts on GSP Plus, our apparel exports from January to September this year has increased by 11.3% to US $ 1.67 Billion," said the Minister on Wednesday in Colombo. Minister Bathiudeen was addressing the launch event of the third edition of Intex South Asia 2017 in Colombo on 15 November joined by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, South African High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Ms R P Marks and High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Having completed two previous fairs i...