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This historic mandate was renewed by the people at the General Election held last August, with an unprecedented percentage of 59.09% votes, for the first time in the history, in an election held under the Proportional Representation System. This is a clea
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In his statement Minister Balasuriya commended the role of ARF as a proponent of peace, stability and prosperity in the region. Sri Lanka highlighting the values of constructive dialogue, consultation and cooperation by all member states in maintaini
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Cinnamon, a multipurpose tree considered as the most important and valuable spice produced in Sri Lanka. Value added Cinnamon produced such as Cinnamon leaf oil, Cinnamon bark oil, powder & tablets are also produced in Sri Lanka for export to large n
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Standing in solidarity with friends and partners in Sri Lanka in the fight against COVID19, Temasek Foundation presented 1 million Livinguard reusable masks to Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Singapore Sashikala Premawardhane for the people of Sri Lank
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We are thrilled to announce Sri Lanka’s first demo day ever of Fintech Startups coming out of HatchX accelerator. Hatch along with our partners Lankan Angel Network and Ford Foundation are proud to say we were the first fixed accelerator in South Asi
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General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University of Sri Lanka has initiated action to enroll foreign students and students with foreign qualifications from other countries and from the expatriate Sri Lankan community to follow undergraduate programmes
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Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof.Jayanath Colombage was interviewed on “Big Focus” in regard to the repatriation of Sri Lankans amid COVID-19, which was telecast on Derana 24 Channel on 24 August 2020.
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Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage speaks on Sri Lanka’s Foreign Relations and the Government’s priorities at a special interview on "GET REAL with Mahieash Johnney - Foreign Relations under President Gotabaya" telecast on Derana 24
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa emphasized that he will take the country towards prosperity while safeguarding the people and protecting the sovereignty of the country without succumbing to any force.
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State Minister of Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry today (19 August). The State Minister was received by Foreign Secretary Admiral (Prof.) Jayanath Colombage and other senior officials, upon his arrival
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