TEHRAN : Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says as a precondition to any negotiation, the United States must first eliminate all economic pressure, threats, and sanctions, adding it “does not trust America”. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says both he and President Trump are “committed to completing the ⁠elimination of the Iranian ⁠regime” and recently “discussed...

COLOMBO : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified pointed out that Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Suphajee Suthumpun visited Sri Lanka in a private capacity to attend the enshrinement ceremony at the Mihintale temple, following criticism by the United National Party (UNP) over the alleged failure to provide appropriate diplomatic courtesies and security during...

COLOMBO : The Suraksha Student Insurance Program has been initiated with the primary objective of the creation of thenecessary environment for the students who encounter various obstacles due to various health issues toovercome barriers and continue their education without any interruption. The students studying in governmentschools, government approved private schools, Pirivenas and Assisted special schools...

COLOMBO :  “  Sti Lanka denies basic humanitarian aid to 20 Iranian ships anchored near our waters despite Iran’s historic support. Is it fair to refuse a bottle of water to the very country that funded the Uma Oya project?”.

JAKARTA :The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jakarta hosted the Sri Lanka Connect-2026: Sri Lanka–Indonesia Business and Investment Forum, under the theme “Bridging Markets, Unlocking Growth,” at the JW Marriott Jakarta on 16 October 2026. Organised under the Economic Diplomacy Programme of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, the...