The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had reportedly extended its support to mitigate religious extremism in Sri Lanka during a special meeting they had with Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, who made a recent visit to Saudi on a special invitati
All political parties should focus on establishing a joint framework to ensure the availability of essential items rather than playing political games with the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardena said yesterday.
Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong highlighted a five–point assistance from China to Sri Lanka in view of the economic crisis, fast-track ongoing projects and more FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) and Trade, bilateral debt settlement, support to Sri Lanka in its talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and regarding International Sovereign Bonds and tourism after Covid, a statement from the Embassy said.
Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said if President Gotabaya Rajapaksa steps down as the President, Basil Rajapaksa could become the President as he commands the majority support in the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).
Whilst alleging that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Personal Secretary Sugishwara Bandara was behind the grabbing of the mobile phone belonging to The Media Spokesman of the Galle Face Protesters on Saturday, the protesters ( Sarwa Pakshika Aragala Karuwo) yesterday called for the stoppage of such harassment.
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