China and Sri Lanka Issue Joint Statement in Beijing
China and Sri Lanka issued a joint statement in Beijing on Thursday, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic engagement and cooperation between the two nations.
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China and Sri Lanka issued a joint statement in Beijing on Thursday, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic engagement and cooperation between the two nations.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will make his first state visit to China from January 14 to 17, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Approximately 50 wild elephants have been electrocuted by unauthorized electric fences in Sri Lanka this year, highlighting the growing threat to the country’s biodiversity.
Over 15,000 people have been affected by rain-related disasters in Sri Lanka, with the highest impact in Jaffna district, according to the Disaster Management Center.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena resigned on Monday following Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s victory in the presidential election, marking a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape.
Heavy rains in Sri Lanka have led to floods and mudslides, causing 16 deaths and prompting nationwide school closures.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena have agreed to deepen friendship and enhance cooperation, marking a new chapter in China-Sri Lanka relations.
Sri Lanka’s ‘Pandam Paliya’, a traditional fire dance, captivates audiences by blending risk and beauty. Master dancer Thilakarathana passes on this fiery art to a new generation.
Amid economic turmoil, Sri Lankan youth mobilize through the ZeroPlastics Movement to clean beaches and push for lasting solutions to the plastic crisis.
Sri Lanka and Israel sign a direct air service agreement, paving the way for direct flights and strengthening bilateral ties.
At the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, experts discuss the Belt and Road Initiative’s impact over the past decade and explore China’s role in promoting global security amid current international conflicts.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe discusses how China’s Belt and Road Initiative could revitalize Sri Lanka’s economy amid debt restructuring and addresses allegations of “debt-trap diplomacy.”
Discover the intricate process of gem extraction and refinement in Sri Lanka’s gem-cutting factories near Colombo, and explore how skilled artisans bring brilliance to the world’s most sought-after gemstones.
The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka provides sanctuary and care for orphaned and injured Asian elephants since 1975, playing a vital role in wildlife conservation.
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka offers a sanctuary for orphaned and injured Asian elephants. Established in 1975, it provides care and a second chance at life for these majestic creatures.
Discover Sri Lanka’s unique tea culture and its role as a leading global tea exporter by exploring the lush estates of the central highlands.
Discover Sri Lanka’s rich tea culture in the central highlands, where ideal climates produce world-renowned teas. Join a journey exploring the traditions and economic vitality of this timeless industry.
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis has plunged families into hardship. Housewife Dharshini and her tuk-tuk driver husband Srinivasan spend their days queuing for fuel as they struggle to make ends meet.
Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency amid escalating protests. Demonstrators stormed the prime minister’s office, clashing with police. Protesters plan to end their occupation of official buildings on July 14.
Protesters in Sri Lanka stormed the prime minister’s office after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country, intensifying the nation’s leadership and economic crisis.