NPP News

(-Colombo, October 04, 2024-)

The Exim Bank of Korea has agreed to provide financial support for the development projects of the Government of Sri Lanka.

This agreement was announced during a meeting between officials of the Exim Bank of Korea and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (03).

Following the collapse of Sri Lanka’s economy, financial support from the Korean Exim Bank for development projects was suspended from 2022 to 2024. However, during their meeting, representatives of the Exim Bank expressed their commitment to offering subsidized interest loans for the re-implementation of these projects.

They also emphasized their intention to support economically viable programs initiated by the Government of Sri Lanka in the future.

Director of Exim Bank Won-suk HA, Deputy Director Hanui Han, Project Manager Nalin Jayathunga and Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage were also present at the meeting.

(-Colombo, October 01, 2024-)

S. Shritharan, Member of Parliament (MP), Tamil National Alliance (TNA), from the Jaffna district, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (01).

During the meeting, former MP Shritharan congratulated President Dissanayake on his election as the ninth Executive President of Sri Lanka, reflecting the will of the people. The two also engaged in a warm and friendly conversation.

(-Colombo, October 01, 2024-)

His Excellency Levan S. Dzhagaryan, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (01) at the Presidential Secretariat.

During the meeting, Ambassador Dzhagaryan extended his warm congratulations to President Dissanayake on his recent election and delivered a personal message from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

President Putin in his message states, that he expects that the bilateral relationship between the two countries will deepen under the leadership of President Anura Dissanayake.

The discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Russia. Both parties highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation in key areas such as trade, investment, culture, and education, while reaffirming their commitment to deepening diplomatic ties for the mutual benefit of both nations.

(-Colombo, October 01, 2024-)

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with U.S. Ambassador Ms. Julie J. Chung at the Presidential Secretariat, today (01).

Ambassador Chung extended her warm congratulations to President Dissanayake on his recent inauguration and emphasized the importance of fostering robust bilateral relations between the United States and Sri Lanka.

Particular focus was placed on enhancing diplomatic relations between the United States and Sri Lanka, along with fostering economic and social cooperation in areas of mutual interest to both nations.

(-Colombo, October 01, 2024-)

We have identified several significant challenges facing today’s children, including poverty, malnutrition, inadequate health and sanitation, environmental degradation, educational disparities, social inequalities, and the risks associated with substance abuse and technology misuse.

Our mission in this renaissance era is to free children from harmful prejudices and social effects, and the pressures of exam-focused education, which hinder their psychosocial development. We aim to reclaim the joyful, carefree childhood that every child deserves.

By nurturing a generation of children who are healthy both in mind and spirit, we can foster compassionate, independent, and imaginative individuals who will shape a better future.

We are committed to promoting economic freedom, fostering human kindness, building mutual trust, and encouraging respect and acceptance within society to achieve this. Additionally, we prioritize the protection of our rich environmental heritage and advocate for necessary political transformation.

This is a shared responsibility for all of us!

(-Colombo, September 28, 2024-)

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended the “Colombo International Book Fair” today (28), held at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall in Colombo for the 25th time in celebration of the Literature Month.

During the event, Mr. Samantha Indeewara, President of the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association, presented a draft of the National Policy on Children’s Books to President Dissanayake.

The President then toured several booths showcasing both local and international books and briefly interacted with the public present at the venue. The President received a warm response from the public. A large crowd had gathered at the fair, which features around 400 stalls this year.

Organized annually by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association, the “Colombo International Book Fair” runs from September 27th to October 6th, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall.

The event was also attended by senior academic and government officials, including Senior Professor Liyanage Amarakeerthi from the University of Peradeniya, Additional Secretary Udara Dikkumbura from the Ministry of Education, Director Samanthi Jayasuriya, and Head of the Department of Contemporary Design at the University of Moratuwa, Ruwandika Senanayake.