The Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), Dr. Robert Floyd is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (May 31).

Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in several sectors of common interests.

The European Union (EU) has expressed its willingness to extend support to Sri Lanka as it adapts to the impacts of climate change. The EU has said it is committed to working with Sri Lanka to help the country build a more resilient and sustainable future.

The government will be accelerating the tourism arrivals from India, leading hospitality and travel entities in the island

Hot on the heels of the 14th anniversary of the war victory,Sri Lanka is heading for a diplomatic battle with Canada once again after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a statement yesterday in recognition of what is called ‘Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, the day when the war ended in Sri Lanka 14 years ago.

The Foreign Ministry summoned Canadian High Commissioner in Colombo Eric Walsh and registered Sri Lanka’s strong protest over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s remarks on May 18 recognizing what he called a ‘Tamil genocide week’.

The 2nd Experts Meeting on the Migration Partnership between Sri Lanka and Switzerland reviewed the progress made under the Migration Partnership since its launch in 2016 and discussed the priorities and challenges for the future. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation on migration issues, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Sri Lanka’s Tea Industry with options for expansion is to be guided towards penetrating Lucrative Chinese market by introducing immediate export promotion strategy Sri Lankan Ambassador in China Dr. Palitha Kohona said.

The Government is to proceed with a proposal to restructure public enterprises, based on a Cabinet paper put forward by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Sri Lanka government sticking to its watch word of ‘walk the talk’ is now set to fulfill a pledge given to expatriate workers by implementing a housing project exclusively for expatriate workers.