Maithripala says politicos corrupt (Audio)

President to take key decisions over next few weeks

President Maithripala Sirisena is to take some key decisions over next few weeks, State Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said today. He said that the Government needs to address several crucial issues over the next two years, including issues related to the economy. “As a result I can tell you the President will take key political decisions and decisions related to the economy,” he said. He said that there are some shortcomings in the economy which need to be addressed. Yapa said that the

23 Mar, 2017

Putin pledges to enhance cooperation with Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka and Russia pledged to enhance long term economic cooperation and affirmed to build a strong foundation to take bilateral relations to a new high. These sentiments were expressed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Maithripala Sirisena during the historic meeting at the Green Room in Kremlin this afternoon. When President Maithripala Sirisena arrived at the Kremlin, he was warmly received by President Vladimir Putin. The two Presidents referring to the 60th anniversary o

23 Mar, 2017

Pakistan says relations with Sri Lanka based on mutual trust

Pakistan says its relationship with Sri Lanka is based on?mutual trust, respect and the desire to promote friendship. The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka Maj. Gen. (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain said that Pakistan and Sri Lanka are located at two global strategic junctions on the land and maritime silk route respectively that had always been the meeting places of global civilizations, trade and cultures. He said the importance of both countries has increased tremendously in modern times f

23 Mar, 2017