We will continue to support Sri Lanka – UN Secretary General
President briefs UN Secretary General about Sri Lanka’s progress in democracy, rule of law and reconciliation President Maithripala Sirisena briefed the United Nations Secretary…
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President calls for legally binding international treaty for alcohol control
“Time for open dialogue to tackle alcohol issue surpassing national borders” President Maithripala Sirisena emphasized the imperative need to tackle the issue of indirect…
Government always committed to protect the honour and respect of war heroes
President Maithripala Sirisena said that the government is always fully committed to safeguard the honour, dignity and respect of war heroes from the top…
UNDP enters into two new MoUs with Sri Lanka
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) entered into two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Sri Lanka to expand its development programmes with active partnership with…
UNDP agreed to develop social enterprise in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka signed two agreements with the United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) on the Sidelines of the ongoing 73rd United Nations General Assembly in…
Top Washington institute to assist Sri Lanka to formulate a food policy
President Maithripala Sirisena held an important discussion with a leading institute in Washington about health and food habits of Sri Lankan people and the…
President gets warm welcome from US President Donald Trump in New York
The United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted a reception for all the visiting Heads of State to the 73rd…
Malaysia – Sri Lanka to strengthen ties
Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamed praised Sri Lanka’s steady progress and assured continued cooperation. He said this during a meeting with President Maitthripala…
President urges the international community to look at Sri Lanka with a fresh perspective
President Maithripala Sirisena called upon the international community to look at Sri Lanka with a fresh perspective and consider the tremendous progress made by…
US$ 480 million grant to Sri Lanka
Agreement to be signed in Dec 2018 United States will provide a US$ 480 million grant to Sri Lanka for several development projects. This…
