Sri Lanka formally signaled RCEP accession intent in June 2023, becoming the first country to apply. RCEP, the world's largest trade bloc representing 30% of global GDP, offers Sri Lanka strategic export diversification and supply chain integration opportunities.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka attended the National War Heroes' Commemoration Ceremony.
Sri Lanka and Belarus established a cooperation roadmap spanning trade, industry, agriculture, tourism, and education during Foreign Minister Herath's visit to Minsk, marking 25 years of diplomatic relations and planned direct air services by year-end.
Vietnam's top leader visits Sri Lanka to elevate bilateral ties and deepen longstanding political trust.
Geopolitics experts urge the Global South to lead a push for lasting Middle East peace.
EAM Jaishankar discussed West Asia conflict with US Secretary Rubio. The discussion focused on energy security concerns.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Sri Lankan counterpart Vijitha Herath discussed bilateral ties and regional developments. They held a telephone conversation on Friday.
US attack on Iranian warship deemed lawful by experts.
Sri Lanka's Foreign Affairs Minister secured Australia and New Zealand's support for joining RCEP, the world's largest free trade agreement encompassing 15 Asia-Pacific nations, while also establishing direct flight connectivity between Sri Lanka and Australia.
Sri Lanka awards a 91.26 million rupee tender for 181 motorcycles to David Pieris Motor Company.
Global leaders and policymakers gathered at India's Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi from March 5-7 to discuss geopolitical shifts driven by technological disruption, strategic competition, and economic security challenges reshaping international relations.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed bilateral relations with Sri Lanka's Vijitha Herath in a phone call.
India's leadership emphasizes dialogue and diplomacy as essential for restoring West Asia peace while facilitating the return of over 402,000 Indian nationals from the conflict region through coordinated diplomatic efforts and operational support mechanisms.
Sri Lanka considers the Trincomalee project to address its energy crisis. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath views the redevelopment as a solution. The project is backed by India.
US submarine sinks Iran's IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka, sparking regional security concerns.
US attack on Iranian warship deemed lawful by experts, despite unclear rescue efforts
Sri Lanka eliminated visa fees for 40 countries including the UK starting May 25, expecting £50 million annual revenue loss but anticipating increased tourism to boost economic recovery following recent travel declines.
Sri Lanka's cabinet approves a proposal to formulate a National Intellectual Property Policy.
Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm visited India and Sri Lanka, upgrading relations to comprehensive strategic partnership with India and comprehensive partnership with Sri Lanka, while establishing ambitious trade targets of twenty-five billion and one billion USD respectively.
Sri Lanka repatriates over 200 Iranian sailors during the US-Iran cease-fire.
India sent 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Sri Lanka. This followed a phone call between PM Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Russia has suffered 455 casualties from South Asia in the Ukraine war. The report quantifies the losses. A concrete next step is not mentioned.
Sri Lanka's Herath declines to comment on potential US pressure regarding Iranian sailors' repatriation.