The French Naval Ship Lorraine which arrived in Colombo on 11th July 2023 on a formal visit, departed the island (15th July).
Woman Petty Officer Gayanthika Abeyrathne and Woman Ordinary Seaman Sayuri Mendis of the Sri Lanka Navy (16th July 2023) made their country proud by winning a bronze medal in women's 800m and a silver medal in women's 400x4 relay respectively at the 25th Asian Athletics Championships in Thailand. The Asian Athletics Championships is being held at the National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The 4th Round of Foreign Office Bilateral Consultations, Second Strategic Maritime Dialogue and Third Joint Trade and Investment Committee Meeting between Sri Lanka and Australia took place on 12 July 2023 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo.