(-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.
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-) His Excellency Hisham Abu Taha, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the meeting, Ambassador Abu Taha extended his congratulations to President Dissanayake on his recent election victory, conveying best wishes on behalf of the […]
(-Colombo, October 10, 2024-)
His Excellency Hisham Abu Taha, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the meeting, Ambassador Abu Taha extended his congratulations to President Dissanayake on his recent election victory, conveying best wishes on behalf of the Government and people of Palestine.
The Palestinian Ambassador expressed deep appreciation for Sri Lanka’s longstanding support for Palestine and its position on key international issues. He emphasized that Palestine looks forward to Sri Lanka’s continued friendship and solidarity in the future.
Ambassador Abu Taha also raised the issue of visa obstacles faced by Palestinians, urging President Dissanayake to take steps to ease these restrictions in order to strengthen people-to-people ties between the two nations.
The meeting underscored the strong relationship between Sri Lanka and Palestine, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to further enhancing bilateral cooperation.
(-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.
