USAID-FUNDED SRI LANKA ENERGY PROGRAM WINS INNOVATION AWARD AT 2024 SID-US ANNUAL CONFERENCE 

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce Sri Lanka’s USAID-funded Sri Lanka Energy Project (SLEP) has received top honors at the 2024 annual conference for the Society for International Development, the premier U.S. event for international development professionals. The award was given in recognition of the innovative solar-powered electric vehicle battery swapping stations owned and operated by Sri Lanka’s Sling …

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Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Financial Intelligence National Center of the Kingdom of Bahrain

The Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka (FIU-Sri Lanka) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Financial Intelligence National Center of the Kingdom of Bahrain (FINC-Bahrain) on June 04, 2024, at the 30th Plenary of the Egmont Group, held in Paris, France, to exchange financial intelligence related to money laundering (ML) and associated predicate offences, and in relation …

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Visiting External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar holds talks with Foreign Minister

External Affairs Minister of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar who was on a one-day official visit to Sri Lanka met with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Foreign Minister M.U.M. Ali Sabry for bilateral talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this afternoon (20 June). This was Dr. Jaishankar’s first bilateral visit after being reappointed to the high office following the recent general …

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Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Development Projects Gain Momentum

In a significant diplomatic exchange, President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar led bilateral discussions at the President’s House today (20). The joint energy projects between India and Sri Lanka took centre stage during these discussions. Following the official meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, they delved into various …

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National Mobile Initiative: Streamlining Urumaya Freehold Land Deed Distribution from June 26th to 30th 

The Urumaya National Operations Secretariat has organized a mobile initiative across the country from the 26th to the 30th of this month in order to expedite the “Urumaya” national program, which aims to provide 02 million freehold land deeds. Senior Additional Secretary to the President, Mrs. Chandra Herath, stated that government officials responsible for issuing freehold deeds will visit villages …

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Indian Foreign Minister’s Visit Marks Milestone in Indo-Sri Lankan Relations

Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, commenced his official visit to Sri Lanka with a significant meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President House in Colombo this morning (20). This visit marks the first diplomatic exchange between India and Sri Lanka following the inauguration of the new government. Upon arrival, Minister Jaishankar was warmly received by Mr. …

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Minister of External Affairs of India Dr. S. Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka

The Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will be undertaking an official visit to Sri Lanka on 20 June 2024. During this visit, the External Affairs Minister of India is scheduled to pay courtesy calls on President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The visiting Indian External Affairs Minister and his delegation will also have a …

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Sri Lanka and China successfully conclude the 13th Round of Diplomatic Consultations in Beijing

Sri Lanka and China concluded the 13th Round of Diplomatic consultations on 17 June 2024 in Beijing. The consultations were led by Secretary, Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Aruni Wijewardane and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, Sun Weidong. The two sides reviewed bilateral cooperation in a wide range of areas including recent high-level visits, economic …

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Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Financial Intelligence National Center of the Kingdom of Bahrain

The Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka (FIU-Sri Lanka) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Financial Intelligence National Center of the Kingdom of Bahrain (FINC-Bahrain) on June 04, 2024, at the 30th Plenary of the Egmont Group, held in Paris, France, to exchange financial intelligence related to money laundering (ML) and associated predicate offences, and in relation …

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Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index (Manufacturing and Services) – May 2024

Purchasing Managers’ Indices indicate improvements in both Manufacturing and Services activities in May 2024. Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 58.2 in May 2024, indicating an expansion in manufacturing activities. All sub-indices, except for employment, rose above the neutral threshold during the month, resulting in an overall increase in the index …

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