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Ambassador Wijayanthi Edirisinghe attends Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Board of Trustees Meeting
August 29, 2024The newly appointed Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe attended her first Board of Trustees Meeting and Presidential Handover Ceremony at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangkok on 22 August 2024. The President and the Board of Trustees of AIT warmly welcomed the Ambassador.
INS Mumbai departs island concluding formal visit
August 29, 2024The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai which arrived in Sri Lanka on 26th August 2024, departed the island today (29th August), on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Colombo port, following naval traditions.
HC Santosh Jha handed over 1st payment for Hybrid Power Projects
August 29, 2024HC Santosh Jha handed over 1st payment for Hybrid Power Projects in Delft, Nainativu and Analaitivu islands to Secretary, Ministry of Power and Energy, Dr Sulakshana Jayawardena and Chairman, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA).
Contrary to what some politicians suggest, renegotiating with the IMF is a highly complex and potentially unsuccessful process
August 29, 2024- If renegotiation occurs, Sri Lanka risks losing between USD 1.2 – USD1.3 bn from December – January.
- Such a loss could lead to another economic collapse for the country.
- Sri Lanka is the only nation that has successfully navigated an economic crisis in such a short period – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Justice, Prison Affairs & Constitutional Reform Ali Sabry PC.
- The President’s leadership has enabled us to maximize the potential of the country’s foreign policy – State Minister of External Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya.
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