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China looks to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka Parliament

China has sought to strengthen ties with the Parliament in Sri Lanka. The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, called Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, the Parliament media unit said today. Discussions focused on strengthening ties between the two countries in various fields including inter-parliamentary relations. The Speaker also expressed his gratitude to the Chinese Government for its continuous support to Sri Lanka in various fields during the Covid -19 pandemic. Secretary Gene

09 Mar, 2022

China halts movement of goods into Nepal via Keemathnka-Chentang border port

China has halted the movement of goods into Nepal via the Kimathanka-Chentang border port in Sankhuwasabha district, according to sources. This halt reportedly comes amid the increasing Covid 19 pandemic in the country and the measures taken by the Chinese government. Since Nepal imports daily essential products, including food items, construction material, equipment via this border port, the suspension of imports has created difficulties for the locals living in the areas. It has been learnt

09 Mar, 2022

CB Governor and SJB MPs discuss state of the economy

Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal had talks today with a group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs and discussed the state of the economy. Cabraal said that he had a cordial and interesting meeting with MPs Dr. Harsha de Silva, Kabir Hashim and Eran Wickramaratne. The Governor said that all parties to the discussion had the opportunity of expressing their candid views. Dr. Harsha de Silva said that they discussed the ability to pay for imports and foreign debt in exchange rates, soar

09 Mar, 2022