In an earlier release, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said the visit of CNS symbolises strong relations and close cooperation between the two countries, with Sri Lanka being accorded the status of 'Priority One' partner by India.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe lauded the Indians living in Colombo and other parts of Sri Lanka known as Colombo Expats Cultural Association (CECA) and their efforts towards the crisis-hit country during the COVID pandemic and economic fallout.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 23 (ANI): Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a gazette notice declaring several areas in Colombo as High-Security Zones including the area surrounding the Parliament Complex, Presidential Secretariat and President's House, reported Sri Lanka's
Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 12 (ANI): Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday said that the government will not oppose the Private Member's Bill presented to Parliament to decriminalize homosexuality, however, the bill will require the support of individual members of Parliame
Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 11 (ANI): Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday signed the condolence book at the British High Commission in Colombo and extended his deepest condolences on the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], September 2 (ANI): Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay on Friday handed over a statue of Maitri Buddha brought from India to Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 30 (ANI): To provide relief to the Island nation amid the unprecedented economic crisis, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday presented the Interim Budget and said that the talks with International Monetary Fund is in final stage.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 27 (ANI): Even as Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has requested China to restructure its debt amid a severe economic crisis and shrinking foreign reserves, Beijing has chosen to maintain a deafening silence which reveals how disinterested the country is
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 25 (ANI): Amid economic turmoil, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged China on Thursday to restructure its debt as Beijing is Colombo's largest bilateral lender.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 11 (ANI): The delegation of the European Union (EU) to Sri Lanka met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and urged him to devote special attention to Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), IMF and Human Rights Council as it assured the island country
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 6 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has extended support to the Sri Lankan government and the people to meet their immediate and long-term needs.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 4 (ANI): Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday reaffirmed his commitment to the "one China policy" as well as to the UN Charter principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations.