LIOC also increases fuel prices

Tamil Nadu political parties concerned over Maithripala’s statements

The DMK and MDMK political parties in Tamil Nadu today expressed concern over President Maithiripala Sirisena?s reported statement that his country?s new constitution will not have the concept of ?Federation,? saying it will affect the ethnic Tamils. Seeking India?s intervention in the matter, DMK President M Karunanidhi said Sirisena had in a recent meeting of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) ?categorically? stated that ?there will be no place? for the concept of Federation in the new Consti

05 Feb, 2016

Chinese FM and Mangala have brief talks at airport

The Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi and Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera had brief talks?at the Katunayake airport today. The discussion took place at the?airport while the Foreign Minister of China was on transit. Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva said that Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera and Wang Yi had a fruitful discussion. ?Foreign Minister of China Mr Wang Yi was on a short transit visit in Colombo. Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera and I had fruitful discussions

06 Feb, 2016

Philippines, Sri Lanka sign MOU on political consultations

Sri Lanka and the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Manila aimed at forging greater cooperation and further enhancing relations between the two countries with the Philippines? Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert F. Del Rosario stating that the MoU was ?an important step towards further deepening the Philippines? engagement with Sri Lanka.? Philippines? Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert F. Del Rosario ? who holds the Cabinet portfolio of Foreign Affairs – and Sri Lanka?

05 Feb, 2016