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China to explore opportunities to strengthen relations with Sri Lanka

China is keen to explore opportunities to strengthen its bilateral relations with Sri Lanka. President Ranil Wickremesinghe received a courtesy call by Sun Weidong, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs from the People’s Republic of China. The meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat and was attended by officials from both nations, the President’s Media Division said. During the discussions, Vice Minister Sun Weidong reiterated China’s steadfast support for Sri Lanka in its ongoing e

31 May, 2023

British comedian Ricky Gervais takes on former Sri Lankan Minister

British actor and stand-up comedian Ricky Gervais took on former Sri Lankan Minister Navin Dissanayake over the use of religion in stand-up comedy. Dissanayake tweeted saying stand-up comedy is a part of free speech in any democracy but cannot be enjoyed at the expense of hurting the religious feelings of others. “Stand-up comedy is a part of free speech in any democracy. It can be enjoyed but not at the expense of hurting the religious feelings of others. What’s funny to you may not be funny

31 May, 2023

Sri Lanka wants to expand its exports to China

Sri Lanka has sought to expand its exports to China particularly Ceylon cinnamon, seafood, fruits and vegetables and gemstones. China and Sri Lanka, this week, successfully concluded the 12th round of Diplomatic Consultations between the two countries. The consultations were co-chaired by Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka Aruni Wijewardane and the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People?s Republic of China Sun Weidong, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo. The

01 Jun, 2023