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Modi Due in Sri Lanka to Cement Ties

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha described the visit to island nation as “very important” and likely will set a fresh agenda for bilateral cooperation Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit

April 4, 2025

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PM Modi Due in Lanka

PM Modi may stop in Colombo on his way back from Bangkok after the BIMSTEC Summit (April 2-4)….reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Sri Lanka in

March 5, 2025

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Batting Legends Who Ruled the Champions Trophy

The ICC Champions Trophy is set to make its much-anticipated return after more than seven years, promising intense cricketing action as top ODI sides vie for one of the most coveted titles

February 4, 2025

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Lanka’s shifting China stance sparks foreign policy concerns

Prime Minister Harini Nireka Amarasuriya recently admitted the lack of a coherent strategy, but a new joint statement with China has further fuelled concerns. Sri Lanka’s foreign policy has long been criticised

January 30, 2025

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Japan, Sri Lanka strengthen bilateral cooperation

The discussions focused on key topics such as debt restructuring, the ongoing expansion project at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Mr.

January 10, 2025

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Dissanayake reflects on ‘successful’ India visit

Dissanayake reiterated Sri Lanka’s stated position of not permitting its territory to be used in any manner inimical to the security of India as well as towards regional stability…reports Asian Lite News

December 19, 2024

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Warm Reception for Lankan Prez in Delhi

President Dissanayake is expected to hold crucial discussions with Prime Minister Modi later in the day…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake who is on a three-day state visit

December 16, 2024

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Ex-President Sirisena quizzed by anti-graft commission on pardon

Sirisena, who served as president from 2015 to 2019, issued the pardon just days before leaving office ahead of the presidential election….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s anti-graft commission, the Commission to

November 27, 2024

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Sri Lanka ratifies $14.2b debt restructuring pact

This milestone follows the IMF’s recent approval of a staff-level agreement enabling the disbursement of the fourth tranche of a USD 2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF)…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s

November 27, 2024

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Dissanayake swears in 21-member Cabinet

Dissanayake will directly oversee key ministries, including Defence, Finance, Planning, and Digital Economy. Harini Amarasuriya was appointed as the Prime Minister of the new government….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan President Anura

November 19, 2024

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