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Thailand says ties with Sri Lanka elevated to new heights

Thailand and Sri Lanka have taken their partnership to new heights with the signing of a landmark free trade agreement, increased air travel, and collaboration on jewellery and gems, the Thai Government said, according to the Bernama news agency. In a statement, Government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe co-chaired the signing ceremony of three documents on February 3 in Colombo. The documents are the Thailand-S

06 Feb, 2024

Ranil leaves for Australia to attend Indian Ocean Conference

President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the island this morning (08) to attend the Seventh Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) in Perth, Australia, from February 9th to 10th on an invitation from the India Foundation and the Government of Australia. On an official visit, President Wickremesinghe will play a pivotal role in shaping discussions at the conference, slated as a vital forum for dialogue and cooperation within the Indian Ocean Region. Scheduled to deliver the keynote address, his presence under

08 Feb, 2024

Wigneswaran hints at supporting Ranil

Former Northern Province Chief Minister C.V Wigneswaran hinted at the possibility of him extending support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Speaking to reporters, Wigneswaran said that of the current leaders Wickremesinghe seems the only one who can work with the Tamils. He also said that the President had briefly spoken to him in Parliament, Wednesday, but refused to divulge the details. Wigneswaran also criticized the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for walking out of Parliam

07 Feb, 2024