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Australia plays down concerns on Sri Lanka travel advice

Australia played down concerns on the travel advice on Sri Lanka after hoteliers noted it was having a negative impact on bookings. The existing travel advice on Sri Lanka, which was last updated in May 2024, notes that Australia reviewed its advice for Sri Lanka and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. It also says that public demonstrations can occur throughout Sri Lanka and may become violent. “Sri Lanka is due to hold its presidential elections in 2024. Public demonstrati

13 Jul, 2024

US and Sri Lanka discuss economy and defense cooperation

The United States and Sri Lanka discussed a wide range of issues, including economy and defense cooperation. The discussion took place during the 5th U.S. ? Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue held in the US. Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs John Bass said he had vital discussions at the 5th U.S. ? Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue with Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary Aruni?Wijewardane. He said the talks centered on wide-ranging bilateral issues including the economy and defense coo

13 Jul, 2024

UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay to visit Sri Lanka

The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Audrey Azoulay will visit Sri Lanka from 16 ? 19 July 2024 at the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka. During the visit, Director-General Azoulay will call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe and will have meetings with Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha and Actg. Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya. She will take part at the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Sri Lan

12 Jul, 2024