Thailand, Sri Lanka to boost cooperation
byBangkok, June 1 (IANS) Thailand and Sri Lanka have agreed to expand bilateral and multilateral cooperation on religion, trade and investment, and education, Xinhua…
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Strong ties with India but dissonances creep in: envoy
byNew Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India and Sri Lanka have “robust and strong relations” and New Delhi’s vote against Colombo at a UN rights…
Sri Lanka must remove vessels near Katchatheevu: Vaiko
byChennai, June 1 (IANS) MDMK general secretary Vaiko Saturday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to ensure the immediate removal of Sri Lankan naval vessels…
Brazil shows democracy leads to development: Biden
byBrasilia, June 1 (IANS/EFE) US Vice President Joe Biden said here Friday that the social changes that have taken place in Brazil, the world’s…
Chinese president visits Trinidad and Tobago
byPort of Spain, June 1 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Port of Spain Friday to start a state visit to Trinidad and…
EU urges Israel to stop settlements actives
byBrussels, June 1 (IANS) The European Union (EU) has asked Israel to stop its settlement activities as they are illegal according to international law….
Syria seeks to revive fighter jet deal with Russia
byMoscow, June 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Syria wants to revive a contract to purchase MiG-29M/M2 fighter jets from Russia in the wake of upcoming expiration…
NATO to meet on Afghanistan next year : Obama
byWashington, June 1 (IANS) US President Barack Obama said Friday that NATO leaders will meet again next year to discuss troop withdrawals from Afghanistan….
Colombo’s ties with New Delhi, Beijing not a zero sum game: Envoy
byNew Delhi, May 31 (IANS) India is Sri Lanka’s “relative and closest friend” and the island nation’s growing close ties with China are not…
Visit to Japan, Thailand successful: PM
byOn Board PM’s Special Aircraft, May 31 (IANS) Describing his visits to Japan and Thailand as “highly successful”, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said…