Sri Lanka President Draws Investments From China

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China, Sri Lanka Agree More Investment and Economic Cooperation
BEIJING (Reuters) -China and Sri Lanka agreed on more investment and economic cooperation on Wednesday as China's President Xi Jinping met recently-elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Beijing.
Sri Lanka President Draws Investments From China on Maiden Visit
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attracted investments from China on his first visit to Beijing since being elected in September.
China will continue to help Sri Lanka achieve financial relief
China will continue to play a "positive role" in the International Monetary Fund and maintain friendly communication with other creditors, in assisting Sri Lanka to achieve financial relief and debt sustainability,
Sri Lanka balances China and India for growth
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said relations between China and Sri Lanka faced a "historical opportunity" to foster ties, in talks with the island nation's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Wednesday.
China places Sri Lanka on top of its neighbourhood diplomacy: Xi tells Dissanayake
China places Sri Lanka on top of its neighbourhood diplomacy and supports it in safeguarding its sovereignty, President Xi Jinping told his Sri Lankan counterpart Anura Kumara Dissanayake during their
Who Really Killed Sri Lanka’s Economy?
Once a leader in textiles and tourism, Sri Lanka now faces its worst economic crisis. With inflation at 60%, foreign loan defaults, and a lack of essentials like fuel and medicine, discover the factors that led to this national tragedy.
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Sri Lanka joins global fight to protect oceans
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China-Sri Lanka partnership to carry on spirit of Rubber-Rice Pact
The visit is the first one to China by President Dissanayake since his taking office, and is of great significance to the ...
Seven secures rights for Australia's tour of Sri Lanka
The deal includes the two Tests in Galle and the pair of ODIs which provide preparation for the Champions Trophy ...
Why Sri Lanka's Civil War Victims Still Seek Justice
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BRI helps shore up Sri Lanka’s economic resilience, development prospects
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The leader of Sri Lanka navigates the China-India rivalry on a visit to Beijing
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Sri Lanka among top 25 international travel destinations
Amid recent challenges, Sri Lanka is driving recovery through tourism, highlighted by major developments such as Kandy’s ...
Sri Lanka Signs Landmark $3.7 Bn Deal With Chinese State Oil Giant
Sri Lanka has secured its biggest-ever foreign investment after signing a deal with Chinese state-run oil giant Sinopec, officials said on Thursday.
Sri Lanka Governor Says Deflation to Provide ‘Some Respite’
A deflationary environment in Sri Lanka is expected to continue in early 2025, according to the central bank governor, ...
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Police seize Rs. 283Mn, largest drug money haul in Sri Lanka’s history
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has seized over Rs. 283 million in cash, the largest amount ever recovered in the history of the Sri Lankan police, in the Kurunegala area. ..