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Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko said Japan is quite confident on Sri Lanka’s economic recovery as the country has made a satisfactory initial recovery after facing a severe economic downturn.

The Minister said this when she called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees in Colombo today (May 4).

The Prime Minister briefed the visiting Foreign Minister about the progress in ongoing debt restructuring process with International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Paris Club, which is co-chaired by the Japanese government, and supported by India, France and other donor countries. He also emphasized the implementation of ’Aswessuma’ programme to assist and uplift low income and vu MORE >>

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We pay our great respect to Dr. Nalin de Silva, a scholar of the highest level, who made our nation proud by rendering a great service to Sri Lanka.

The demise of Dr. Nalin de Silva, who has rendered a great service to our country, its people and to the Sinhalese, will be a great loss for the nation.

He is a rare scholar, who has bravely devoted himself to the nation through the most difficult decades of the motherland and has awakened the nation creatively.

At this moment, I remember with respect and gratitude that I got the opportunity to associate and work with him very closely for a long time.

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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that diplomatic practices have undergone a major transformation and today’s priority is economic diplomacy.

Speaking to nine newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioner, he urged them to take new initiatives and adopt new thinking to get economic benefits to the country.

He asked the new envoys to strictly follow the foreign policy of peace and nonalignment, which has won the respect of the world.

He also urged them to work with the Sri Lankan community in their countries and get their help to promote Sri Lanka’s interests. He also stressed the need to get more skilled jobs, investment and also development cooperation.

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Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees in Colombo today (May 2) to discuss ways and means of early implementation of the agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) reached between the two countries during the Prime Minister’s official visit to China in March 2024.

The Prime Minister said the implementation of the MOUs would begin a new chapter in the long-term friendship and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and China. Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake signed the agreements on behalf of Sri Lanka, and the secretaries of nine Mnistries signed on behalf of China in the presence of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Chine MORE >>

Former Minister of Environment, Nazir Ahamed took oath as the Governor of North Western Province before President Ranil Wickremesinghe today at the Presidential Secretariat.

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Maha Sangha including Ven. Dr. Bandarawela Wimaladhamma Thera, Chief Incumbent of Kollupitiya Dharmakeerthayaramaya, MPs Gamini Lokuge, Namal Rajapaksa, Sarath Weerasekera and many trade union leaders joined this event.

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We are celebrating the 138th International Workers’ Day on the historical records written with blood, sweat, efforts and sacrifices of the working people.

This time we are celebrating it at a critical moment when an unprecedented economic crisis in our history has created many challenges within the workplace.

However, in the face of any agreement, we do not ignore the labour rights. We decide on the workplace regulations based on the decisions taken through a discourse with the working people.

Many countries in the world that faced major crises have rebuilt themselves with the power of working people.

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Rs 10 million from the Central Cultural Fund for improving tourism facilities of the Jathika Namal Uyana...

In line with the 33rd anniversary of the Jathika Namal Uyana the ceremony to pay tribute to the electronic and print media organizations that have shouldered the responsibility of preserving the Namal Uyana for future generations was held today (30.04.2024) at Temple Trees under the patronage of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.

Senior journalists Edmon Ranasinghe, Siri Ranasinghe and other journalists and media organizations were appreciated at the event.

An agreement was also signed with the University of Peradeniya to preserve the Jathika Namal Uyana for the next generation and to rele MORE >>

Maha Sangha led by Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera, Governor of the Western Province Roshan Gunathilake, MP Yadamini Gunawardena, Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration Pradeep Yasaratne and secretaries of other government institutions and officials participated in this event.

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The Prime Minister mentioned this today (2024.04.30) attending the event for naming of Meegoda Madhya Maha Vidyalaya, Homagama, as Gamani Jayasuriya Madhya Maha Vidyalaya.

The Prime Minister commented that -

“It is a special occasion to name the school after Mr. Gamani Jayasuriya, commemorating his 100th birthday and the completion of the school’s centenary. By doing this, the education authorities took steps to give the children of the school and to the society, the utmost respect of gratitude.

The whole country knows about Mr. Gamani Jayasuriya. He is considered as a person who has set an example who can become our respected national hero. Anagarika Dharmapala created the century of le MORE >>

Sri Lanka issued a commemorative postal stamp and a First Day Cover on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of notable Italian inventor, and creator of the radio Gugliemo Marconi at the Studio 6 of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation on April 29 with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunwardena, as the Chief Guest.

Prime Minister addressed the guests and stated,

“Hon. Bandula Gunawardena, Minister of Information Transport and Railways, Excellency the Ambassador by Italy in Sri Lanka, Honorable Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Members of Parliament and the Director of the Institute who came all the way from Balogna.

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The Prime Minister said this participating in a meeting of sales agents of the Development Lotteries Board which was held at Water’s Edge, Colombo today (29.04.2024).

The Prime Minister further commented at the event that - " Firstly, I wish success and congratulate the Development Lotteries Board on behalf of the government. The support and assistance given to various fields of the country for more than 40 years by the monetary donation and investment by the Development Lotteries Board is hereby remembered. The agents of the Development Lotteries Board who have been able to obtain the contribution of the public to spread the value and meaning of the Development Lottery across the country can be proud today.

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Ministers Prasanna Ranatunga, Vidura Wickremanayake, MP Yadamini Gunawardena, Secretary to the Prime Minister, Anura Dissanayake, Urban Development Ministry Secretary S W Sathyananda, Director General (Projects) Prasanna Gunawardena and senior officials and experts of the consultants firm, Surbana Jourong participated in this event.

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A meeting between China Association of Small and Medium Commercial Enterprises (CASMCE) and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena was held today (25.04.2024) at the Temple Trees.

Attention was paid onto expansion and trade investments in renewable energy, vehicle manufacturing, agricultural technology, paper and printing related fields.

Mr Ren Xinglei, President of CASMCE, said that the Chinese people are very happy about the Prime Minister’s visit to China and expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the visit.

Mr Xu Xiang, Vice President of CASMCE said that there is potential to invest in the development of industries related to solar power, wind power and biomass energy in Sri Lanka.

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The Iranian President arrived in the island from Mattala Airport, where he was welcomed by the Prime Minister.

Ministers Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Kanchana Wijesekera, Nimal Siripala de Silva, Ali Sabri, Mahinda Amaraweera, Governors Senthil Thondaman, A.J.M.L. Muzammil, State Ministers Shashindra Rajapaksa, Indika Anuruddha, Tharaka Balasuriya, Vijitha Berugoda, Siripala Gamlath, D.V. Chanaka, Thenuka Vidanagamage, MPs Chamal Rajapaksa, Rauf Hakeem, Vadivel Suresh, Sudarshana Denipitiya, Thissa Kuttiarachchi, D. Weerasinghe, M.L.A.M. Athaullah, Yadamini Gunawardena, Nalaka Kottegoda, Milan Jayathilaka, Lalith Varna Kumara, Energy Minister of Iran Hon Ali Akbar Mehemuddin, Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Dr. Alireza Delkosh, Se MORE >>