U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka H. E. Eric Stern Meyer has announced a US$17 million grant to improve Sri Lanka’s Maritime Single Window and Port Community System, with the aim of modernising maritime documentation and strengthening coordination among port, customs and shipping authorities.
Discussions on further strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and China and expanding economic cooperation in support of Sri Lanka’s development were held last Wednesday (14) at the Ministry of Finance.
Sri Lanka has invited European investors to consider the country as a gateway to East and explore investment opportunities in export-oriented industries, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), technology and infrastructure under the European Union’s Global Gateway investment strategy.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Cyclone Ditwah was one of the most severe and challenging natural disasters Sri Lanka had faced in recent history, and assured that the Government would not abandon any affected family until they were able to stand on their own feet again.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with H.E. D. M. Salahuddin Mahmud, High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, at Temple Trees on 14 October.
A discussion to review the operations of the 1818 hotline and progress made in its implementation was held this morning (15) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the chairmanship of Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. The hotline was introduced as part of the ‘A Nation United’ national operation to eradicate the illicit drug menace.
A special route assessment was conducted today (October 15) under the leadership of Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena to identify routes for the proposed Metro Bus Service in Kandy and its suburbs.
The US-based The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, through Latter-day Saint Charities, has donated oncology medicines worth Rs. 330 million to Sri Lanka for cancer patients and signed an agreement to provide 600 specialised wheelchairs for patients with spinal cord injuries.
Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, tourism and energy, with particular attention to expanding cooperation in oil and gas supplies, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sri Lanka and the European Union have discussed potential support for port development projects under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative and ways to strengthen cooperation in the renewable energy sector.
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia overturned the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa on October 13, marking a significant breakthrough in Sri Lanka’s continued diplomatic and legal efforts.
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