[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"site-shell":3,"taxonomy":4,"breaking":5,"article-sri-lanka-and-china-discuss-expanding-economic-cooperation":9,"cover-media-sri-lanka-and-china-discuss-expanding-economic-cooperation":34,"comments-sri-lanka-and-china-discuss-expanding-economic-cooperation":46,"related-sri-lanka-and-china-discuss-expanding-economic-cooperation":51},[4,4],true,{"data":6},{"articles":7,"ticker":8},[],[],{"data":10},{"id":11,"lang":12,"title":13,"subtitle":14,"slug":15,"excerpt":16,"html":17,"readingTimeSec":18,"seo":14,"type":19,"status":20,"primaryCategoryId":21,"categoryIds":22,"tagIds":23,"authorIds":24,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":26,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":27,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":4,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":30,"relatedArticleIds":33},"6ad1bf143b462735d0116712","en","Sri Lanka and China discuss expanding economic cooperation",null,"sri-lanka-and-china-discuss-expanding-economic-cooperation","Discussions on further strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and China and expanding economic cooperation in support of Sri Lanka’s development were held last Wednesday (14) at the Ministry of Fin...","\u003Cp>Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando met Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang at the Ministry of Finance last Wednesday (14) for talks on further strengthening bilateral relations and expanding economic cooperation in support of Sri Lanka’s development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sides exchanged views on the support China could extend to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy and explored potential areas for expanding economic cooperation between the two countries. They also discussed the importance of building on the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and China and further strengthening bilateral ties through cooperation that supports Sri Lanka’s economic development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief of Staff to the President Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Director General of the National Planning Department Indika Premarathna, and officials of the External Resources Department (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance attended the meeting. The Chinese delegation included Tang Yandi, Counsellor in charge of Economic and Commercial Affairs; Meng Yue, Attaché; Lu Wenjing, Third Secretary; and Li Xinwei, Attaché.\u003C\u002Fp>",46,"standard","published","6a8de2d51984b727d3b0b545",[21],[],[],"6ad1bf143b462735d011670e",[],"2026-10-16T05:54:32.000Z",false,"public",{"views":31,"uniqueViews":32,"shares":32,"comments":32,"likes":32,"trendScore":31},41,0,[],{"data":35},{"id":25,"url":36,"width":37,"height":38,"variants":39,"alt":14,"caption":14,"credit":14},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newsradio.lk\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002Fdceb675d-b332-4d99-a939-b8848fd086db\u002Foriginal.jpg",800,595,[40],{"key":41,"width":42,"height":43,"format":44,"url":45},"thumb",320,238,"webp","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newsradio.lk\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F10\u002Fdceb675d-b332-4d99-a939-b8848fd086db\u002Fthumb.webp",{"data":47,"meta":48},[],{"total":32,"page":49,"limit":50,"hasMore":28},1,30,{"data":52},[53,69,85,101,116,133,148,164],{"id":54,"lang":12,"title":55,"subtitle":14,"slug":56,"excerpt":57,"html":58,"readingTimeSec":59,"seo":14,"type":19,"status":20,"primaryCategoryId":21,"categoryIds":60,"tagIds":61,"authorIds":62,"coverMediaId":63,"galleryMediaIds":64,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":65,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":4,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":66,"relatedArticleIds":68},"6ad1dac03b462735d0119fa0","Digital infrastructure and human-centred skills essential for USD 15 billion digital economy, Prime Minister says","digital-infrastructure-and-human-centred-skills-essential-for-usd-15-billion-digital-economy-prime-minister-says","Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the development of digital infrastructure, together with human-centred skills development, is essential to achieving Sri Lanka’s national ambition of building a...","\u003Cp>Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the development of digital infrastructure, together with human-centred skills development, is essential to achieving Sri Lanka’s national ambition of building a USD 15 billion digital economy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke at the 44th National Information Technology Conference (NITC 2026), held in Colombo on 14 October to coincide with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister said that under the Government’s key digitalisation initiatives, the GovPay platform for digital government payments had successfully facilitated transactions exceeding Rs. 2 billion across more than 215 government institutions as of December 2025.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emphasising the importance of eliminating the digital divide in education, she said the foundation of a digital economy must begin in the school classroom. The Government is prioritising not only the provision of technological devices but also teacher training, digital literacy and the development of critical thinking skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In order to ensure uninterrupted communication during emergencies and disasters, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation entered into an agreement to establish an amateur radio network under a grant of USD 181,837 from the United States Government.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister stressed that the integration of artificial intelligence into the public and private sectors must be guided by the principles of transparency, accountability and human well-being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Referring to Japan’s Society 5.0 vision and Singapore’s SkillsFuture programme, she noted that technology should not be regarded merely as a tool. Rather, digital technology must be harnessed to improve the quality of life of all citizens and ensure equal opportunities for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne, Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri, members of the Computer Society of Sri Lanka and a large number of other invitees.\u003C\u002Fp>",81,[21],[],[],"6ad1dac03b462735d0119f9c",[],"2026-10-16T07:32:42.000Z",{"views":18,"uniqueViews":32,"shares":32,"comments":32,"likes":32,"trendScore":67},45,[],{"id":70,"lang":12,"title":71,"subtitle":14,"slug":72,"excerpt":73,"html":74,"readingTimeSec":75,"seo":14,"type":19,"status":20,"primaryCategoryId":21,"categoryIds":76,"tagIds":77,"authorIds":78,"coverMediaId":79,"galleryMediaIds":80,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":81,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":4,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":82,"relatedArticleIds":84},"6ad1cbf03b462735d01177a4","Sri Lanka and Japan discuss economic corridor and special industrial zone","sri-lanka-and-japan-discuss-economic-corridor-and-special-industrial-zone","Sri Lanka and Japan have discussed strengthening bilateral relations through new economic and industrial cooperation initiatives, including the establishment of an economic corridor and a special industrial zon...","\u003Cp>Sri Lanka and Japan have discussed strengthening bilateral relations through new economic and industrial cooperation initiatives, including the establishment of an economic corridor and a special industrial zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The talks were held between Minister Sunil Handunnetti and a Japanese delegation led by Hon. FUJI Kazuhiro, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. Both sides also discussed the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Japan, which falls in January 2027, and ways to mark the milestone meaningfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Japanese delegation commended Sri Lanka’s “Vyasa Centre” initiative, which aims to facilitate timely services for foreign investors. Japan also expressed its willingness to support Sri Lanka’s participation in EXPO 2027 and to further strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries.\u003C\u002Fp>",33,[21],[],[],"6ad1cbf03b462735d01177a0",[],"2026-10-16T06:40:09.000Z",{"views":83,"uniqueViews":32,"shares":32,"comments":32,"likes":32,"trendScore":83},50,[],{"id":86,"lang":12,"title":87,"subtitle":14,"slug":88,"excerpt":89,"html":90,"readingTimeSec":50,"seo":14,"type":19,"status":20,"primaryCategoryId":21,"categoryIds":91,"tagIds":92,"authorIds":93,"coverMediaId":94,"galleryMediaIds":95,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":96,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":4,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":97,"relatedArticleIds":100},"6ad1cbf13b462735d01177ae","MPs raise plantation land and housing issues at ministerial consultative committee","mps-raise-plantation-land-and-housing-issues-at-ministerial-consultative-committee","The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Plantation and Community Infrastructure Affairs recently met under the chairmanship of Minister Samantha Vidyarathna. During the meeting, Members of Parliament raised s...","\u003Cp>Minister Samantha Vidyarathna chaired a recent meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Plantation and Community Infrastructure Affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Members of Parliament raised several issues affecting the plantation sector, including the utilization of unused plantation lands, land-related challenges faced by plantation communities, and the provision of housing facilities for these communities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Sundaralingam Pradeep and several Members of Parliament also attended the meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>",[21],[],[],"6ad1cbf13b462735d01177aa",[],"2026-10-16T06:10:36.000Z",{"views":98,"uniqueViews":32,"shares":32,"comments":32,"likes":32,"trendScore":99},44,43,[],{"id":102,"lang":12,"title":103,"subtitle":14,"slug":104,"excerpt":105,"html":106,"readingTimeSec":107,"seo":14,"type":19,"status":20,"primaryCategoryId":21,"categoryIds":108,"tagIds":109,"authorIds":110,"coverMediaId":111,"galleryMediaIds":112,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":113,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":4,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":114,"relatedArticleIds":115},"6ad1cc183b462735d01177db","U.S. ambassador announces US$17 million grant for Colombo port digital systems","us-ambassador-announces-usdollar17-million-grant-for-colombo-port-digital-systems","U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka H. E. Eric Stern Meyer has announced a US$17 million grant to improve Sri Lanka’s Maritime Single Window and Port Community System, with the aim of modernising maritime documentatio...","\u003Cp>U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka H. E. Eric Stern Meyer has announced a US$17 million grant to improve Sri Lanka's Maritime Single Window and Port Community System, aimed at modernising maritime documentation and strengthening coordination among port, customs and shipping authorities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meyer made the announcement this morning during a visit to the Port of Colombo, where he met senior management of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), including Chairman Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake. Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka and Secretary to the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation W. W. S. Mangala also attended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The proposed funding will support digital infrastructure for maritime documentation, regulatory procedures and information exchange among port stakeholders. The planned improvements are expected to strengthen coordination among the SLPA, Customs, shipping lines, terminal operators and other agencies involved in port operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better integration of maritime data and administrative processes could reduce paperwork, improve cargo clearance and enhance the efficiency of vessel and cargo operations. The initiative focuses on strengthening the digital systems that support port operations and trade facilitation at the Port of Colombo, a major transshipment hub in the Indian Ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>",52,[21],[],[],"6ad1cc183b462735d01177d7",[],"2026-10-16T06:03:47.000Z",{"views":18,"uniqueViews":32,"shares":32,"comments":32,"likes":32,"trendScore":67},[],{"id":117,"lang":12,"title":118,"subtitle":14,"slug":119,"excerpt":120,"html":121,"readingTimeSec":122,"seo":14,"type":19,"status":20,"primaryCategoryId":21,"categoryIds":123,"tagIds":124,"authorIds":125,"coverMediaId":126,"galleryMediaIds":127,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":128,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":4,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":129,"relatedArticleIds":132},"6ad1bf143b462735d011671c","Sri Lanka invites European investors to explore Global Gateway opportunities","sri-lanka-invites-european-investors-to-explore-global-gateway-opportunities","Sri Lanka has invited European investors to consider the country as a gateway to East and explore investment opportunities in export-oriented industries, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), technology an...","\u003Cp>Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has invited European investors to consider Sri Lanka as a gateway to East and to explore investment opportunities in export-oriented industries, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), technology and infrastructure under the European Union’s Global Gateway investment strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The invitation was highlighted at a special discussion on the 15th between Abeysinghe and Pēteris Ustubs, Director for Asia, Central Asia and the Pacific at the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) of the European Commission, who is currently visiting Sri Lanka. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral industrial and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and the European Union and on exploring opportunities for Sri Lanka to benefit from Global Gateway, which aims to mobilise close to €300 billion in global investment for key sectors, including digital technology, climate and energy, transport infrastructure, healthcare, education and research.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abeysinghe highlighted the need to upgrade Sri Lanka’s SMEs to meet international trade standards and enable them to make greater use of export market opportunities. He also emphasised the importance of establishing startup incubators to support early-stage entrepreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into viable businesses through structured assistance, resources and technical expertise. In that regard, he sought EU investment in capital and technology to strengthen local SMEs and establish startup incubators, noting that such support could contribute to the development of a stronger, export-oriented industrial sector in Sri Lanka in both the short and long term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He highlighted the country’s strategic location in the Indian Ocean, close to major international maritime routes, and drew attention to Sri Lanka’s skilled workforce, transparent governance, quality of life and peaceful political culture as factors that could support investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abeysinghe briefed the EU delegation on the government’s ongoing economic reforms under the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility (IMF-EFF) programme. Ustubs welcomed Sri Lanka’s successful completion of the fifth and sixth reviews under the IMF programme and noted that the progress of reforms sends a positive message internationally about the country’s economic direction and its potential to attract European investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discussion also focused on strengthening regional energy connectivity in South Asia, promoting renewable energy projects and advancing transparent infrastructure development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abeysinghe reaffirmed the government’s commitment to modernising Sri Lanka’s business and industrial systems and ensuring transparency in attracting foreign investment. He also expressed appreciation for the European Union’s continued diplomatic engagement and development cooperation, particularly its technical support for strengthening local entrepreneurs and contributing to the development of Sri Lanka’s infrastructure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Galia Agiševa, Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka, and Virginie Lafleur-Tighe, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation, also attended the discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>",120,[21],[],[],"6ad1bf143b462735d0116718",[],"2026-10-16T05:47:15.000Z",{"views":130,"uniqueViews":32,"shares":32,"comments":32,"likes":32,"trendScore":131},40,39,[],{"id":134,"lang":12,"title":135,"subtitle":14,"slug":136,"excerpt":137,"html":138,"readingTimeSec":139,"seo":14,"type":19,"status":20,"primaryCategoryId":21,"categoryIds":140,"tagIds":141,"authorIds":142,"coverMediaId":143,"galleryMediaIds":144,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":145,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":4,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":146,"relatedArticleIds":147},"6ad1bf343b462735d011672e","Heavy falls above 100mm likely in several provinces as showers spread across the island","heavy-falls-above-100mm-likely-in-several-provinces-as-showers-spread-across-the-island","Cloudy sky will prevail over most parts of the Island.  Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Southern, Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western and Northern provinces and in the Anuradhapura Di...","\u003Cp>Heavy falls above 100mm are likely at some places in the Northern, Western and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Polonnaruwa and Trincomalee districts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cloudy sky will cover most parts of the island. Showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the Western, Southern, Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western and Northern provinces and in the Anuradhapura District. Other parts of the island are expected to have showers or thundershowers after 1.00 p.m.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>",32,[21],[],[],"6a985ebe55750bd6c4a636fb",[],"2026-10-16T03:12:02.000Z",{"views":31,"uniqueViews":32,"shares":32,"comments":32,"likes":32,"trendScore":31},[],{"id":149,"lang":12,"title":150,"subtitle":14,"slug":151,"excerpt":152,"html":153,"readingTimeSec":154,"seo":14,"type":19,"status":20,"primaryCategoryId":21,"categoryIds":155,"tagIds":156,"authorIds":157,"coverMediaId":158,"galleryMediaIds":159,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":160,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":4,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":161,"relatedArticleIds":163},"6ad1bf343b462735d0116738","Government will not abandon families affected by Cyclone Ditwah, PM says","government-will-not-abandon-families-affected-by-cyclone-ditwah-pm-says","Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Cyclone Ditwah was one of the most severe and challenging natural disasters Sri Lanka had faced in recent history, and assured that the Government would not aba...","\u003Cp>Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the Government would not abandon any family affected by Cyclone Ditwah until they were able to stand on their own feet again, describing the cyclone as one of the most severe and challenging natural disasters Sri Lanka had faced in recent history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She made the remarks on 15 October while taking part in a programme at the Kandy City Hall to distribute land deeds and financial assistance cheques to people affected by Cyclone Ditwah in the Kandy District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disaster affected 195,271 people belonging to 58,753 families in the Kandy District, while 7,941 families required permanent resettlement. Resettlement is being facilitated through several options, including 1,802 families on State lands, 1,064 families on their own lands, 2,300 families through the purchase of houses, 757 families through the purchase of land for house construction, and 454 families in plantation areas. Payments to date have been completed for 1,535 families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through Divisional Secretaries, steps are being taken to expedite the process and address delays caused by the shortage of State lands and delays in obtaining National Building Research Institute (NBRI) reports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister stated: \"The Government will continue its rebuilding efforts without interruption until every child has a safe home and access to education. The Government allocated approximately Rs. 500 billion to support people affected by the disaster. These funds were not raised by placing an additional debt burden on the country. Instead, they were raised through the savings generated by reducing fraud and corruption and ensuring transparency. A substantial amount of assistance has already been provided to the public through the National Disaster Relief Services Centre using these funds. Out of the 431,993 families eligible for the Rs. 25,000 payment to clean their homes, 431,516 families, representing 99.95%, have received the payment. More than Rs. 10,787 million has been spent for this purpose. Similarly, out of 172,057 families eligible for Rs. 50,000 to purchase essential kitchen utensils and household items, 167,458 families, representing 99.53%, have received the payment. More than Rs. 8,372 million has been spent on this assistance. Rs. 3,078 million has been allocated to provide Rs. 15,000 each to eligible students to support their education. Out of the 207,162 eligible students, 205,200, representing 99.85%, have received this assistance. In addition, the United Nations and local organisations have collectively provided direct assistance to more than 600,000 people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were some delays in providing relief in certain areas. These delays arose due to existing legal provisions, restrictions arising from outdated circulars, attempts by some individuals who had not actually suffered damage to submit false reports, and administrative difficulties faced by public officials. Nevertheless, the Government did not allow these obstacles to halt the relief process. We took steps to resolve the legal and administrative issues to ensure that assistance reached the people who had suffered hardship and injustice. The programme to construct new houses in districts such as Badulla, Kandy, Matale and Nuwara Eliya, with the direct contribution of the Tri-Forces and the Department of Civil Security, has now reached its final stages. The Tri-Forces, public officials, local and international organisations, volunteers and the general public have provided direct support for this effort since the first day. I extend gratitude for their invaluable contribution.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The occasion was attended by Members of Parliament Jagath Manuwarana, Thanura Dissanayake, Thushari Jayasinghe and E. M. Basnayake; the Mayor and other local councillors; Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatta; Divisional Secretaries; public officials; and beneficiaries affected by the disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>",159,[21],[],[],"6ad1bf343b462735d0116734",[],"2026-10-15T16:18:40.000Z",{"views":162,"uniqueViews":32,"shares":32,"comments":32,"likes":32,"trendScore":162},34,[],{"id":165,"lang":12,"title":166,"subtitle":14,"slug":167,"excerpt":168,"html":169,"readingTimeSec":170,"seo":14,"type":19,"status":20,"primaryCategoryId":21,"categoryIds":171,"tagIds":172,"authorIds":173,"coverMediaId":174,"galleryMediaIds":175,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":176,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":4,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":177,"relatedArticleIds":179},"6ad1bf143b462735d0116726","Sri Lanka and Bangladesh discuss trade, investment and agricultural cooperation","sri-lanka-and-bangladesh-discuss-trade-investment-and-agricultural-cooperation","Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with H.E. D. M. Salahuddin Mahmud, High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, at Temple Trees on 14 October. Welcoming the High Commissioner...","\u003Cp>Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met H.E. D. M. Salahuddin Mahmud, High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, at Temple Trees on 14 October.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Welcoming the High Commissioner, the Prime Minister appreciated the longstanding and cordial relations between the two countries. The High Commissioner expressed his appreciation to the Government of Sri Lanka for the support extended to Bangladesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The talks focused on opportunities to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations, with particular attention to enhancing cooperation in the agricultural sector. Both sides also exchanged views on the importance of renewable energy and food security in advancing their respective development priorities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to further strengthening their longstanding bilateral relationship and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those present were Mr. Samapan Barua, Counsellor of the High Commission of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Colombo; Mr. Md. Jannatul Habib, Counsellor of the High Commission of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh; Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister; Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister; and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism.\u003C\u002Fp>",53,[21],[],[],"6ad1bf143b462735d0116722",[],"2026-10-15T14:08:10.000Z",{"views":178,"uniqueViews":32,"shares":32,"comments":32,"likes":32,"trendScore":178},31,[]]