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BIMSTEC Summit: Sri Lankan Minister Balasuriya calls PM Modi "charming, ve
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka Tharaka Balasuriya called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "charming" and a "very visionary man", and said that he agrees with PM Modi's assessment that if there's more connectivity between not just Sri Lanka and India, but also Myanmar and Tha
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As India-Sri Lanka fishermen dispute remains "persistent problem", Sri Lan
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The visiting Sri Lankan minister, however, did not discuss the issue with his counterpart, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, but emphasised that it is important to find a solution for the sake of "poor fishermen".
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India's white-ball tour to Sri Lanka set to kickstart from July 26 onwards
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Pallekele International Stadium will be hosting the T20I leg of the series while the R Premadasa is getting to host the 50-over matches, as per ESPNCricinfo.
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Indian delegation to visit Colombo to discuss capacity-building programmes
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
A five-member Indian delegation from the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) will be visiting Colombo from July 7-9 for bilateral discussions on collaboration between the National Centre for Good Governance and Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration
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BJP took no "tangible, meaningful" step to retrieve Katchatheevu island: M
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar over the recent detentions of fishermen from the state by Sri Lankan authorities and urged him to work for a "lasting solution" to the long-standing issue.
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Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 26 Indian fishermen, seizes four boats
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 26 Indian fishermen, and seized four boats, the Fishermen Association of Pamban said.
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India attaches high importance to issue of fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Regarding the matter of 10 Indian fishermen charged with death in Sri Lanka, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has always prioritised the welfare of these fishermen and is making efforts to bring them back home.
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Jaishankar writes back to Tamil Nadu CM Stalin, assures pro-active action
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has written back to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, in response to his letter, urging him to secure the release of all fishermen apprehended by the Sri Lankan Navy.
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WHO calls on member countries to eliminate illicit trade in Tobacco, contr
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation has called on the member nations in the Southeast Asia region to recognise that alcohol and tobacco in any form, whether legal or illicit, are harmful to one's health, and thus decisive actions must be taken to stop the illicit trade in tobacco products and to t
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"Thank PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar": President Wickremesinghe on India's conti
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Recalling his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his recent visit to the island nation, Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he is thankful to him as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their continued support to Sri Lanka.
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India will always be reliable friend and a dependable partner for Sri Lank
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
His visit underscores the central place that Sri Lanka occupies in India's 'Neighbourhood First' Policy and SAGAR Vision.
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Jaishankar calls on Sri Lanka PM, expresses confidence in development, con
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
In a statement following the meeting, Jaishankar underscored the importance of India's initiatives in Sri Lanka, aimed at fulfilling the aspirations of its people.
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