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Tag: diplomatic relations

United States and Sri Lanka to celebrate 70 years working together
LOCAL

United States and Sri Lanka to celebrate 70 years working together

February 4th marks the 70th anniversary of Sri Lankan independence. It also marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/02/2018
Sri Lanka invites UAE to be a strong partner in achieving its economic targets
LOCAL

Sri Lanka invites UAE to be a strong partner in achieving its economic targets

The Gulf region’s most competitive economy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is upbeat on its future trade prospects with Sri…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/12/2017
Sri Lanka Speaker lauds China’s ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka Speaker lauds China’s ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative

Sri Lanka’s Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya commending China’s ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative said the modern day development project…

byFaraz Shauketaly03/12/2017
Memoranda signed, more employment avenues open for Lankans as President meets South Korean Counterpart
BUSINESS

Memoranda signed, more employment avenues open for Lankans as President meets South Korean Counterpart

President Maithripala Sirisena was welcomed ceremoniously with a special guard of honour to the Blue House, which is the executive…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/11/2017
Sri Lankan President to leave for South Korea today on an official visit
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Sri Lankan President to leave for South Korea today on an official visit

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena will leave for South Korea today on a three-day state visit from 28 to 30…

byFaraz Shauketaly27/11/2017
Sri Lankan President to visit South Korea next week
BUSINESS

Sri Lankan President to visit South Korea next week

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on the invitation of President Moon Jae-in will undertake a state visit to the Republic…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/11/2017

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