The Sri Lanka Economic Summit organized by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host a session focused on "Maximising Tourism Potential,", exploring strategies to position Sri Lanka as a leading global destination, on 29 January at the Shangri La Hotel, Colombo.
The 26th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the patronage of His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Thailand, the Sri Lanka Automobile Component Manufacturers Association (SLACMA), and the Thai-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce, organized an exposure and study tour to Thailand for Sri Lankan automotive exporters and manufacturers.
Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe held a meeting with the Secretary General of the National Economic and Social Development Council of Thailand, Danucha Pichayanan recently. The NESDC, as the primary planning and advisory body of the Thai Government, plays a pivotal role in shaping Thailand’s economic and social policies through its five-year National Economic and Social Development Plans. The current plan (2023-2027) emphasizes sustainable development, poverty reduction, income distribution, and strategic economic growth.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) co-organized a series of factory visits as part of the UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission under the SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme.
The Acting Secretary General of Parliament, Mr. Chaminda Kularatne, has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing, that a vacancy has occurred in the membership of the Tenth Parliament, in terms of the provisions of Article 66(a) of the Constitution with effect from 06th April 2025, due to the death of Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, National People’s Power (NPP) Kegalle District Hon. Member of Parliament.
A delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) met with the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, recently at Parliament premises.
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Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne emphasized that the guidance of the Maha Sangha is crucial for transforming Sri Lankan politics and fostering a better political culture.
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