Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison called Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday  morning to congratulate him on the victory at the recently-concluded General Election.

Debate on government Policy Statement begins

As per the provisions of Parliamentary Standing Orders 114, the Select Committee of the 9th parliament was appointed.

State Minister of Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry (19 August). The State Minister was received by Foreign Secretary Admiral (Prof.) Jayanath Colombage and other senior officials, upon his arrival at the Ministry. Religious observances were conducted to invoke blessings prior to the assumption of duties.