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China seeks to work with Sri Lanka against trade bullying

China says it is ready to work with all countries, including Sri Lanka, to firmly oppose trade bullying, safeguard and promote the building of an open world economy and economic globalization, inject more certainty into an uncertain world, and build a community of shared future and common interests through win-win cooperation. The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Cheng Xueyuan said that for more than a year, the trade dispute between China and the United States has caused concern and even panic

11 Jun, 2019

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to visit Sri Lanka

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is to arrive in Sri Lanka later this month on a brief visit. The US State Department said?Secretary Pompeo will travel to the Indo-Pacific region on June 24th through the 30th to broaden and deepen US partnership with key countries to advance their? shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific. The Secretary?s first stop will be in New Delhi, India. The US said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi?s recent election victory provides an excellent opportunity

11 Jun, 2019

Namal holds talks in the Maldives

Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, son of former President and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, had talks in the Maldives with top politicians and officials. Rajapaksa met newly appointed Maldives Speaker Mohamed Nasheed today. “Truly enjoyed the exchange of ideas, specially in terms of our shared concern for the protection marine life. Looking forward to meeting him again in Sri Lanka during his scheduled visit,” Rajapaksa tweeted. Earlier, Namal Rajapaksa also had talks with Maldives Pres

11 Jun, 2019