International Affairs

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has signed an agreement for port-to-port cooperation with the Ranong Port in Thailand.

Sri Lanka’s national commitment and resolve to make continued progress towards reconciliation, development and protection and promotion of human rights remain strong despite constraints, the country told the UN Human Rights Council.

On 4 September, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka visited the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Russia’s highest military education and research institution for senior-rank officers of all services.

Sri Lanka’s security forces continued resilience to protect the country and its people, following Easter Sunday attacks over 4 months ago.

India has so far committed Lines of Credit worth around US$ 1.3 billion for development of railway sector in Sri Lanka.

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya requested more employment opportunities in skilled and professional categories from the Government of Saudi Arabia while extending sincere appreciation for the employment opportunities for Sri Lankans that have been provided up till now.

The United States has asserted that it appreciates and respects Sri Lanka’s culture.

The UK government launched a new ‘Graduate Immigration Route’ for international students choosing the UK for their higher education allowing them to stay and work for two years, the British High Commission said.

Sri Lanka law enforcement authorities counter terrorism capacity is to be strengthened with Japanese assistance, finance ministry announced.

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Tamil Nadu politician Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, daughter of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi, has had talks in Colombo with the Government and others.

The EU has pledged continued support for a steadfast growth in economic relations with Sri Lanka, whilst mentioning the importance of continued dialogue on matters of mutual interest relating to respect for human rights, civil liberties and the rule of law.

Sri Lanka is keen to resume the ferry service with India, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Pretoria, Kumar Mallimaratchi presented the Commission of Appointment to the newly-appointed

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Sri Lanka has told a UN forum held at the General Assembly (UNGA) that peace and development strategies must work in tandem.

New Chief of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Mission in New Delhi Oscar Mundia paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Austin Fernando on 6 September. Mundia assumed office as the UNHCR Chief of Mission in India recently.

China and Sri Lanka had talks on expanding the military ties between both countries.