A discussion on the organisation of the annual Esala Maha Perahera of Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya and the provision of sponsorship was held yesterday (29) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the chairmanship of the Secretary to the President, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
Sri Lanka reaffirmed its position as a leading destination for boutique and luxury tourism at the B2B Luxury Connect Sri Lanka 2026, held at Monarch Imperial.
A discussion to review the progress of the process to establish a new authority for the protection and restoration of the Central Highlands was held this afternoon (29) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and a delegation will arrive in Sri Lanka on May 3 for a three-day official visit.
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Ministry of Transport and Highways was held this morning (29) at the Presidential Secretariat on the modernisation of railway services in the Colombo suburban area and related plans.
The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Muhammad Anis Matta, successfully concluded an official visit to Sri Lanka from April 23 to 25, 2026, undertaken at the invitation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra.
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.
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