In a virtual address during the Leader’s Session of the Second Voice of Global South Summit, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the invitation, acknowledging India’s pivotal role in organizing the event.

• President outlines vision for a united Sri Lankan-Maldivian Tourist area and emphasizes regional cooperation.

The Committee on High Posts approved 6 new appointments including a Ministry Secretary, Secretary General of Parliament Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, said.

Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Civil Aviation Mr. Nimal Siripala de Silva, has conveyed that the disbursement of the second instalment of the loan under the extended funding facility provided to Sri Lanka by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is anticipated to occur in December.