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SRI LANKA LAUNCHES THE SUBMARINE CABLE PROTECTION AND RESILIENCE FRAMEWORK
On 15 July 2021, at a stakeholder meeting chaired by Secretary to the President Dr. P. B. Jayasundara launched the Submarine Cable Protection and Resilience Framework.
Sri Lanka informs EU of action to review PTA and on progress in reconciliation
The Government of Sri Lanka has apprised the European Union (EU) of progress in specific areas of reconciliation, as part of its regular engagement and dialogue with the organization. Accordingly, the Foreign Ministry on 25 June, informed the EU of action underway to revisit provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, No 48 of 1979, with the study of existing legislation, past practice, and international best practices.
Keynote Speech delivered by H.E Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka at the 26th International Conference on “The Future of Asia”/ Japan on 20 May 2021 and the response given to a question posed by the moderator, on a virtual platform.
It gives me great pleasure to address you today at this prestigious international conference on “Shaping the Post Covid Era: Asia’s Role in the Global Recovery”
ARTICLE OF SRI LANKA TEA BOARD ON THE OCCASION OF CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL TEA DAY – 21ST MAY 2021
International Tea Day is a United Nations observance celebrated annually on May 21 to express the economical, biological and physical benefits of tea. It was inaugurated by the General Assembly and essentially replaced the unofficial observance of the same name, which used to be celebrated on December 15 in tea producing countries. The observance of International Tea Day is promoted and facilitated by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization in collaboration with other relevant organizations and stakeholders.