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ASEAN and Sri Lanka discuss strengthening of relations

Sri Lanka and ASEAN countries held discussions focused on strengthening relations. State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya chaired the meeting held at the Ministry with the participation of the Heads of Mission of the ASEAN countries based in Sri Lanka namely Head of Missions of Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam and senior officials of the Ministry. The most Venerable Mugunuwela Anuruddha Thero, Secretary of the All Island Buddhasasana Council also took part at the

31 Mar, 2023

Sri Lanka gets tips on good governance from India

Sri Lanka is getting tips from India on good governance and has also sought assistance to establish a University of Governance and Public Policy. President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Mr. Bharat Lal, Director General of the Indian Institute of Good Governance, at the President’s Official Residence in Paget Road Colombo, the President’s Media Division said today. Bharat Lal visited Sri Lanka to discuss potential ways to enhance the country’s civil service and improve government institution pe

02 Apr, 2023

Sri Lanka miss out on direct cricket World Cup qualification

Sri Lanka failed to snatch the eighth spot in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League table after succumbing to a defeat against New Zealand in the third ODI at Hamilton. Calling it right at the toss, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka opted to bat first in the crucial encounter. But the Sri Lankan batters failed to fire yet again, struggling against the pace and bounce of the New Zealand bowlers. Matt Henry (3/14), Henry Shipley (3/32) and Daryl Mitchell (3/32) were all outstandin

31 Mar, 2023