Following the state closing ceremony of the seven-day “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk held in Sri Lanka, during which a message of peace was shared with people across the world and the heritage of Buddhism was carried to the international community, Venerable Pannakara Thero visited the Presidential Secretariat last night (28) and met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Today we stand together at the completion of the Walk for Peace in Sri Lanka. It has not been simply a physical journey across your land.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that, in the face of the turbulent global environment prevailing today, agriculture is confronting significant challenges, and that food security is a crucial factor affecting a country’s stability, sovereignty, and national security.
Sacred Relics (Sri Sarvajna Dhatu) and a sapling of the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi were ceremonially presented by the President to Venerable Pannakara Thero.
Attention was drawn to the initiation of cable car projects at several tourist destinations, including Sri Pada (Adam's Peak), during a meeting of the Tourism Task Force held today (28) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath.
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is making significant progress in formulating the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) for 2026–2030.
Sri Lanka and China have reached an agreement to establish a joint research centre and a culinary academy to strengthen cooperation in tourism education and industry development.
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The final day of the “Ehi Passiko” International Peace Walk falls today (28).
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited and paid homage to the historic sacred city of Kataragama on 26 April.
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials the Department of Inland Revenue was held this afternoon (27) at the Presidential Secretariat.
Minister Bimal Rathnayake says the Government is taking steps to reduce road accidents through the National Transport Action Plan, aiming to cut the annual death toll of over 2,700.
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