01. Entering into a Memorandum of Understanding between Sri Lanka and the Maldives on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters
It has been proposed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Maldives and Sri
Lanka on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs affairs. The purpose of this MoU is to
strengthen, promote and improve cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters as well
as to strengthen mutual understanding and communication between the two parties. The Attorney
General's clearance has been received for the MoU drafted for this purpose. Accordingly the
Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Hon. President in his capacity as
the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies to sign the proposed
Memorandum of Understanding.
02. Signing a Memorandum of Understanding between Maldives and Sri Lanka on
cooperation in the field of health
It has been proposed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between Maldives and Sri Lanka
on cooperation in the field of health with the aim of strengthening cooperation in the field of
health between the two countries by improving health services, promoting research and
development activities and improving the overall well-being of the people of both countries. The
Attorney General's clearance has been received for the MoU drafted for this purpose.
Accordingly the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Health
to sign the proposed Memorandum of Understanding.
03. Extension of the validity period of Memorandum of Understanding signed between the
Agricultural Research Policy Council in Sri Lanka and the Agricultural Research
Development Institute of Malaysia
In 2016, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Agricultural Research Policy
Council in Sri Lanka and the Agricultural Research Development Institute of Malaysia for a
period of 5 years for the formal continuation of scientific cooperation in the field of agriculture
between Sri Lanka and Malaysia. The period of that agreement has now ended and both parties
have agreed to extend the agreement for another 5 years. Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers
approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Agriculture to extend the validity of the said
MoU for another 5 years.
04. Establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms and the Minister of Foreign
Affairs visited South Africa at the invitation of the Minister of International Relations and
Cooperation in South Africa in order to conduct a preliminary study on South Africa’s Truth
and Reconciliation Commission. During that visit, they held discussions with the South African
President, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and other heads of the South
African government. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal presented by
the Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms and the Minister of Foreign
Affairs for the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism in Sri Lanka taking
into account the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa.
05. Conducting the International conference on Qualification Frameworks and Recognition of
Qualifications concerning Higher Education and Credentials
With the increase of globalization of the opportunities existing for higher education, agreements
and accords should be signed that facilitate to acceptance of qualifications and credentials
awarded mutually in accordance with the qualification framework of each country. Accordingly,
the University of Ruhuna and Sri Lanka University of Wayamba joined along with the Ministry
of Education has initiated several activities across “Regional Cooperation in the Hospitality
Sector among Asian Countries” (RecoAsia) that finance equal funding under the programme
“Erasmus+” by the European Union. Further to this, Sri Lanka has joined with the SAARC
Qualificaiton Framework Project as well under the guidance of the International Labour
Organization. Under such circumstances, the Ministry of Education has planned to hold an
International conference on Qualification Frameworks and Recognition of Qualifications
concerning Higher Education and Credentials during the 28th and 29th of June 2023 with the
financing of RecoAsia and the International Labour Organization. Accordingly, the Cabinet of
Ministers approved the proposal furnished by the Minister of Education to conduct the said
conference.
06. Conducting the 45th Asian Summit on Remote Sensing in Sri Lanka.
Considering the importance of Remote Sensing Technology in national development activities,
the countries in the Asia - Pacific region have formed the Asian Organization of Remote Sensing.
This organization in which Sri Lanka also is an opening member is comprised of a numerous
member groups, namely, general members, related members and sustainable members. The 45th
Asian Summit on Remote Sensing has been scheduled to be conducted through 05 days in
Colombo during October – November 2024. Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the
resolution furnished by the Minister of Tourism and Lands to conduct the said summit in Sri
Lanka.
In the event of any inconsistency between the Tamil and English translations of this
document, the Sinhala text shall prevail.
