Sri Lanka cabinet approves Indian grant for eastern province development projects
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Sri Lanka to convert ex-presidents’ bungalows into High Courts to speed up corruption trials
Sri Lanka will convert state bungalows vacated by former presidents into four new High Courts to address case backlogs and speed up corruption trials, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath announced....
Sinopec urges Sri Lankan govt to fast-track USD 3.7 bn Hambantota oil refinery project
Sinopec has urged Sri Lanka to expedite work on its USD 3.7 billion oil refinery at Hambantota, citing delays since the deal was signed in January....
Sri Lankan minister says calling for UNHRC vote on rights resolution would have been ‘counterproductive’
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said it would have been counterproductive to call for a vote at the UNHRC on a rights resolution that Colombo strongly rejected....
Sri Lanka to Hold Virtual Talks with U.S. on Export Tariff Reduction
Sri Lanka will conduct virtual negotiations with the U.S. Trade Agency to explore reducing tariffs on Sri Lankan exports. The shift from in-person to online talks reflects logistical changes, but the goal remains to strengthen trade ties and secure better market access amid the island’s ongoing economic recovery....