(-Colombo, October 11, 2024-) Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, met with a delegation from the World Food Programme (WFP) at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (11). During the meeting, the WFP representatives agreed to continue their ongoing programs in Sri Lanka through the World Food Programme, ensuring no disruptions. Although the food […]
(-Colombo, October 11, 2024-)
Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, met with a delegation from the World Food Programme (WFP) at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (11).
During the meeting, the WFP representatives agreed to continue their ongoing programs in Sri Lanka through the World Food Programme, ensuring no disruptions.
Although the food crisis in Sri Lanka has eased to some extent, the WFP officials expressed their willingness to extend further support through new programmes whenever additional needs arise.
The WFP delegation included WFP Country Director Abdur Rahim Siddiqui, the Government Partnerships Officer Musthafa Nihmath and the Gerard Rebello , WFP Sri Lanka ‘s Deputy Country Director. Additional Secretary to the President, Roshan Gamage, also attended the meeting.
(-Colombo, October 11, 2024-) Today (11) in the morning, the National People’s Power’s National List will hand over the nominations of the candidates to the Election Office. Bimal Ratnayake, Professor Wasantha Subhasinghe, Olympian Sugath Thilakaratne, actress Chamila Peiris, and businessman A F M Akram participated in this event.
(-Colombo, October 11, 2024-)
Today (11) in the morning, the National People’s Power’s National List will hand over the nominations of the candidates to the Election Office.
Bimal Ratnayake, Professor Wasantha Subhasinghe, Olympian Sugath Thilakaratne, actress Chamila Peiris, and businessman A F M Akram participated in this event.
(-Colombo, October 11, 2024-) The Colombo District candidate group of National Peoples Power has handed over the nominations today (11) am. At 10.00, it took place at the Colombo District Secretariat with the participation of the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
(-Colombo, October 11, 2024-)
The Colombo District candidate group of National Peoples Power has handed over the nominations today (11) am. At 10.00, it took place at the Colombo District Secretariat with the participation of the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-) President AnuAnura Kumara Dissanayakes directed officials to allocate 11,000 acres of land, owned by the Kantale Sugar Company, to farmers for short-term crop cultivation. These lands will be provided in plots not exceeding five acres each, and the President also instructed that a proper mechanism be developed for this process. President […]
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-)
President AnuAnura Kumara Dissanayakes directed officials to allocate 11,000 acres of land, owned by the Kantale Sugar Company, to farmers for short-term crop cultivation.
These lands will be provided in plots not exceeding five acres each, and the President also instructed that a proper mechanism be developed for this process.
President Dissanayake issued these directives today (10) during a meeting with officials from the Ministries of Agriculture, Lands, Livestock, Irrigation, Fisheries, and Aquatic Resources at the Presidential Secretariat.
As the Minister-in-Charge, the President reviewed the performance and progress of the relevant Ministries and discussed upcoming plans.
Present at the meeting were Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Livestock, Irrigation, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources M.P.N.M. Wickramasinghe, and Director General of the Land Commission Hemasiri Liyanage, along with other senior officials.
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-) • Pledges US support in combating transnational threats Admiral Steve Koehler, a four-star U.S. Navy Admiral and Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (10). This visit marks the highest-level U.S. military engagement with Sri Lanka since […]
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-)
• Pledges US support in combating transnational threats
Admiral Steve Koehler, a four-star U.S. Navy Admiral and Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (10).
This visit marks the highest-level U.S. military engagement with Sri Lanka since 2021.
During the meeting, Admiral Koehler reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Sri Lanka, emphasizing a shared commitment to promoting an enduring, resilient, free, and open Indo-Pacific region. Discussions focused on addressing rising security challenges in the Indian Ocean, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and improving disaster response capabilities.
Admiral Koehler pledged the U.S. commitment to supporting Sri Lanka in combating transnational threats such as drug smuggling and terrorism. He praised Sri Lanka’s ongoing efforts in combating drug smuggling and assured continued U.S. assistance in manpower training in the naval sector.
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-) His Excellency Semith Lutfu Turgut, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (10). During the meeting, Ambassador Turgut extended heartfelt congratulations on behalf of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the people of Turkiye on President Dissanayake’s recent […]
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-)
His Excellency Semith Lutfu Turgut, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (10).
During the meeting, Ambassador Turgut extended heartfelt congratulations on behalf of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the people of Turkiye on President Dissanayake’s recent election victory.
In a message of support from President Erdoğan, it stated: “On behalf of myself and my nation, I extend my congratulations to Your Excellency on the occasion of your election as the President of Sri Lanka and wish you success in your high office. It is my sincere hope that the work to be carried out under your leadership will be instrumental in strengthening the peace and prosperity of all segments of the Sri Lankan people.”
The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral relations, with a focus on tourism, employment, and trade. Ambassador Turgut highlighted the growing demand for an immigrant workforce in Turkiye, assuring that more employment opportunities would be made available for Sri Lankans across various sectors.
A key point of discussion was expanding Sri Lanka’s tea exports to Turkiye, further enhancing the economic ties between the two nations. In addition to trade, the Ambassador expressed a desire to deepen educational collaboration by offering more scholarships to Sri Lankan students to study in Turkiye.
The meeting concluded with an invitation for President Dissanayake to visit Turkey symbolizing the strengthening of bilateral ties. President Erdoğan also conveyed his best wishes for the prosperity of the Sri Lankan people and reaffirmed optimism for continued close collaboration and mutual progress.
