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Pakistan says it continues to maintain close ties with Sri Lanka

Pakistan says it continues to maintain a close relationship with Sri Lanka based on mutual respect and trust. The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, Major General (R) Faheem-ul-Aziz HI (M), said that the strength of the Pakistan ? Sri Lanka relationship lies in diversified engagement in many fields such as trade, defense, science, culture, and education. He also extended sincere greetings and best wishes on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan to the government and people o

25 Mar, 2025

Sri Lanka on alert of possible impact from geopolitical uncertainties

Sri Lanka is on alert of the possible impact from geopolitical uncertainties on the local economy. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says it stands ready to respond to emerging risks to maintaining price stability while supporting the economy to reach its potential. The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.00%. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering the developments both domestically and globally.

26 Mar, 2025

New French Ambassador to Sri Lanka presents his credentials

The new French Ambassador to Sri Lanka presented his credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. A career diplomat since 1992, R?mi Lambert (born in 1965) was previously Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of France in Bangkok, Thailand (2021-2024). From 2017 to 2021, R?mi Lambert was Deputy Director of Cultural, University and Research Cooperation in the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Prior to this, R?mi Lambert was Deputy Head of Mission of the

24 Mar, 2025