(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-) ⮚ Focus on strengthening PTA between the two nations His Excellency Andalib Elias, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (10). During the meeting, High Commissioner Elias extended his congratulations to President Dissanayake on his […]
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-)
⮚ Focus on strengthening PTA between the two nations
His Excellency Andalib Elias, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (10).
During the meeting, High Commissioner Elias extended his congratulations to President Dissanayake on his recent election victory and conveyed the best wishes of H.E. Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s interim government.
The two leaders discussed the current situation in both countries. Sri Lankan investments in Bangladesh and the significant Sri Lankan workforce employed there was also discussed, underscoring the strong economic ties between the two nations.
Both countries pledged to strengthen the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, aiming to bolster trade and economic relations.
The meeting highlighted the continued commitment of both countries to fostering closer bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across various sectors.
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-) Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Maj. Gen. Faheem Ul Aziz, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (10) at the Presidential Secretariat. High Commissioner Aziz extended his congratulations to President Dissanayake on his recent election victory and conveyed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Sri Lanka. As part of […]
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-)
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Maj. Gen. Faheem Ul Aziz, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (10) at the Presidential Secretariat. High Commissioner Aziz extended his congratulations to President Dissanayake on his recent election victory and conveyed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Sri Lanka.
As part of the meeting, High Commissioner Aziz delivered a letter of congratulations from Pakistan’s President, Asif Ali Zardari, who emphasized the deep ties between the two nations. “Pakistan deeply values its close relations with Sri Lanka. Our bilateral cooperation is rooted in shared values of democracy, pluralism, rule of law, mutual understanding, and respect. I look forward to working closely with you for further strengthening the bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of our two peoples,” President Zardari stated.
The discussions between President Dissanayake and High Commissioner Aziz focused on enhancing the longstanding political and security ties between the two countries. The High Commissioner also reaffirmed Pakistan’s support in the defence sector.
Educational cooperation was another key point of discussion, with both parties exploring the expansion of Pakistan’s scholarship offerings to Sri Lankan students, currently focused on the medical field, to include agriculture and IT. They also addressed opportunities for collaboration in the development of Sri Lanka’s livestock sector as a means to tackle rural poverty.
The meeting underscored the robust relationship between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, with both sides committed to further deepening cooperation across multiple sectors.
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-) Focus on strengthening economic ties, with particular attention to enhancing tea exports to Saudi Arabia. His Excellency Khalid Hamoud Nasser Aldasam Alkahtani, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (10). During the meeting, Ambassador Alkahtani conveyed the best wishes […]
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-)
Focus on strengthening economic ties, with particular attention to enhancing tea exports to Saudi Arabia.
His Excellency Khalid Hamoud Nasser Aldasam Alkahtani, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (10). During the meeting, Ambassador Alkahtani conveyed the best wishes of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz to President Dissanayake on his recent election victory.
The discussion covered various topics, including the current regional situation and Sri Lanka’s support to Saudi Arabia. Ambassador Alkahtani praised Sri Lanka’s longstanding assistance and the continued cooperation between the two nations. The leaders also focused on strengthening economic ties, with particular attention to enhancing Sri Lanka’s tea exports to Saudi Arabia.
The Ambassador emphasized the importance of creating a favourable environment for further Saudi investments in Sri Lanka, encouraging the government to formulate a national policy to attract investors. He also highlighted the significant Saudi investments already present in the country, and the potential for future collaboration.
The meeting marks a reaffirmation of the growing diplomatic and economic relations between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia, with both parties expressing a commitment to further strengthening these ties in the years ahead.
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-) Honourable Justice of Supreme Court Murdu Nirupa Bidushinie Fernando took the oath of office as Acting Chief Justice of Sri Lanka this morning (October 10) at the Presidential Secretariat, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his presence.
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-)
Honourable Justice of Supreme Court Murdu Nirupa Bidushinie Fernando took the oath of office as Acting Chief Justice of Sri Lanka this morning (October 10) at the Presidential Secretariat, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his presence.
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-) For the 2024 general election, the nominations of the candidates running for the National List MP positions of the National People’s Power were signed today (10) from 3.00 pm at the JVP head office under the chairmanship of the General Secretary of the National People’s Power, Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, the General […]
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-)
For the 2024 general election, the nominations of the candidates running for the National List MP positions of the National People’s Power were signed today (10) from 3.00 pm at the JVP head office under the chairmanship of the General Secretary of the National People’s Power, Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, the General Secretary of the National People’s Power, Tilvin Silva, and lawyer Sunil Watagala.
The National People’s Power’s national list includes former Members of Parliament, businessmen, lawyers, doctors, engineers, accountants, artists, and social activists. This year, a candidate representing people with disabilities has appeared on the National People’s Power’s national list.
2024 General Election
National People’s Party National List MP Candidates
(-Colombo, October 09, 2024-) President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a key meeting today with senior officials from both the Sri Lanka Customs Department and the Inland Revenue Department at the Presidential Secretariat today (09). The discussions centred on strategies to enhance revenue generation and improve operational efficiency within both departments, in line with the government’s […]
(-Colombo, October 09, 2024-)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a key meeting today with senior officials from both the Sri Lanka Customs Department and the Inland Revenue Department at the Presidential Secretariat today (09). The discussions centred on strategies to enhance revenue generation and improve operational efficiency within both departments, in line with the government’s broader economic mandate.
During the meeting, officials from both departments presented the challenges they face in managing revenue and tackling tax evasion. They stressed the importance of strengthening coordination between the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and Customs to effectively combat these issues. It was highlighted that better collaboration would ensure more robust enforcement of tax laws and prevent tax leakage, further boosting the country’s revenue collection.
Representing the Sri Lanka Customs Department were Mr. PBSC Nonis, Director General of Customs; Mrs. HW SP Karunaratne, Additional Director General of Customs; Mr. CSA Chandrasekara, Additional Director General of Customs; Mr. WSI Silva, Additional Director General of Customs; Mr. SP Arukgoda, Additional Director General of Customs; Mr. J M M G Wijeratna Bandara, Additional Director General of Customs; Mr. A. W. L. C. Weerakoon, Senior Deputy Director and Mr. MRGAB Muthukuda, Chief Financial Officer, among other officials.
From the Inland Revenue Department, Mrs. WS Chandrasekara, Commissioner General; Mr. BKS Shanta, Deputy Commissioner General; Mrs. JADDB K Siriwardena, Deputy Commissioner General; Mrs. JD Ranasinghe, Deputy Commissioner General; Mr. DMNSB Dissanayake, Deputy Commissioner General; Mr. HHS Samantha Kumara; and Ms. TMS Thennakone, Senior Commissioner, participated in the discussions.
