Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates even further against the USD

Germany to keep close eye on new Lankan Government

Germany says?it?will follow the upcoming formation of a new government in Sri Lanka with great interest, and looks forward to continuing Germany?s cooperation with Sri Lanka, which was?intensified at the beginning of the year. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier?said Germany welcomes the fact that, following the presidential elections at the beginning of the year, the parliamentary elections have also proceeded peacefully and smoothly. “Free and fair elections are the key to a func

19 Aug, 2015

PM designate seeks backing on National issues

Prime Minister designate Ranil Wickremesinghe, today sought the support of all political parties represented in Parliament to work together on National issues. The Prime Minister made the appeal when making a brief statement to the media at Temple Trees today. Wickremesinghe said he was ready to take oaths as Prime Minister and pledged to work for the betterment of his people. “On Aug 17 the people of this country exercising their franchise in the parliamentary election confirmed the Jan. 8 r

19 Aug, 2015

China ready to work with new Government

China says it stands ready to work with the new Government in Sri Lanka under Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Chinese?Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying?said the parliamentary election in Sri Lanka went on steadily and smoothly. She said that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party won the election and will lead to form the next government. We want to express our congratulations and China believes that under the leadership of the new government, Sri Lanka will

19 Aug, 2015