Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and a delegation will arrive in Sri Lanka on May 3 for a three-day official visit.
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Electric Train Services under Colombo Suburban Railway Project Scheduled to Commence Early Next Year
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.
Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm.
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.
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