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EU and Sri Lanka discuss cooperation under GSP Plus process

The European Union (EU) and Sri Lanka had talks on cooperation under the GSP Plus monitoring process. The issue was discussed during a meeting between Foreign Minister Professor G.L. Peiris and the Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Sri Lanka Denis Chaibi at the Foreign Ministry. Foreign Minister Peiris reiterated the significance of EU-Sri Lanka trade relations which continues to be mutually beneficial with potential for further expansion. Matters related to cooperation in the fis

24 Aug, 2021

India and Sri Lanka agreed to seek pragmatic solution for fishing issue

India and Sri Lanka have agreed to seek a pragmatic solution for the fishing issue. Both sides also highlighted the pivotal importance of relations between Sri Lanka and India which have stood the test of time as close neighbours and expressed satisfaction at the current level of cooperation and resolved to raise bilateral relations in multiple sectors to even higher levels. The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay called on the new Foreign Minister Professor G.L. Peiris after

23 Aug, 2021

Health Promotion Bureau not informed about 4th Delta mutation

The Health Promotion Bureau says it has not been informed about a 4th Delta mutation detected in Sri Lanka. Professor Neelika Malavige from the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine at the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the University of Sri Jayawardenapura had said that four mutations of the Delta variant have been identified in Sri Lanka. However, Health Promotion Bureau Director Dr. Ranjith Batuwanthudawa told reporters today that his office has not received confirmation of a 4th

23 Aug, 2021