The Sectoral Oversight Committee on International Relations directs attention towards the role and future plans of several departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today (23), on the second day of the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2024, the budget head of the Ministry of Defence (103) taken up for debate was passed by a 68 majority votes.

In a historic gesture, a special commemorative stamp was officially issued to mark the “Centenary Celebration of Reed Avenue.” The issuance ceremony took place yesterday (21) at the Royal College, Colombo, coinciding with the 79th annual Philex exhibition hosted at the institution.

Minister of Foreign Affairs President’s Counsel Ali Sabry emphasized the imperative for a comprehensive, long-term targeted program as the primary solution to address the economic crisis facing the country.