Sri Lanka, heavily dependent on $8 billion in annual worker remittances from West Asia, expressed grave concern over regional conflict escalation while 310,915 citizens sought foreign employment in 2025, contributing substantially to economic recovery.
Sri Lanka and Vietnam signed five memorandums to strengthen cooperation across strategic sectors.
World leaders meet for various diplomatic visits and events on May 8.
Sri Lanka and the Maldives agreed Monday to strengthen security cooperation amid escalating maritime threats from Middle East conflicts, including a US submarine incident that killed 104 sailors near Sri Lanka's coast.
India and Sri Lanka discussed an oil pipeline and energy hub in Trincomalee to counter China's expanding energy influence, including a planned refinery at Hambantota, positioning India as a reliable fuel supplier.
Sri Lanka's Energy Minister resigns amid corruption allegations and sub-standard coal imports.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will visit Sri Lanka on April 19 and 20, meeting top officials.
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake announced fuel subsidies costing 20 billion rupees monthly, with India providing petrol and diesel, to mitigate West Asia conflict economic impacts on citizens.
Sri Lanka's President thanked India's PM Modi for fuel aid. The aid was provided amid the Middle East crisis. A specific shipment of fuel was sent.
Sri Lanka jailed a man for hoarding petrol. The man admitted to hoarding 4 litres of petrol. He was sentenced to three weeks in jail.
Sri Lanka's government imposed a four-day week due to fuel shortages. The shortages are a result of the Iran war. A new schedule will be in effect
Iran attacked production facilities, causing oil and gas prices to rise. Brent crude climbed 3% to $103.2 a barrel. Wholesale gas prices rose nearly 3%.
India permits Iranian warship to dock at Kochi after US sinks Iranian frigate near Sri Lanka.
Vietnam and Sri Lanka have a strong friendship based on shared values and history despite geographical distance.
Vietnam and Sri Lanka upgrade their relationship to a comprehensive partnership.
General Secretary and President Tô Lâm delivered a historic speech at the Sri Lankan Parliament.
Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm will conduct a state visit to Sri Lanka from May 7-8, marking the first such high-level visit since 2011 and strengthening bilateral economic and strategic cooperation between the nations.
Indian Vice President Radhakrishnan and Sri Lankan President Dissanayake discussed a proposed oil pipeline linking both nations, advancing regional energy cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties on housing and fisheries matters.
Sri Lanka repatriated 238 Iranian sailors, including 32 survivors of a U.S. submarine attack that sank their ship in the Indian Ocean, demonstrating balanced neutrality between conflicting superpowers amid economic vulnerability.
Sri Lanka repatriates 238 stranded Iranian sailors to their homeland.
As US-Israel tensions with Iran escalate on day 39, Trump threatened complete infrastructure demolition while Israel launched new strikes, prompting Iran's diplomatic appeals to Gulf states and regional nations to implement relief measures totaling billions amid rising casualties and humanitarian disruptions across multiple countries.
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.
Sri Lanka refused a US request to host warplanes. The request was made before the US and Israel launched their war on Iran. Sri Lanka's decision aims to avoid a foreign conflict.
Asian countries are implementing measures to cope with the Iran oil crisis. This includes 4-day work weeks and rationing. A concrete next step is not specified.
Sri Lanka introduced a four-day work week. This move aims to conserve fuel reserves. A prolonged war in the Middle East is expected.
Sri Lanka evacuates Iranian ship crew on humanitarian grounds.
General Secretary and President To Lam delivered a speech at the Sri Lankan Parliament during his state visit.
Việt Nam and Sri Lanka issued a joint statement after a state visit.
Vietnam's top leader visits Sri Lanka to elevate bilateral ties and deepen longstanding political trust.
Sri Lanka Cricket's president and executive committee have resigned, prompting a government takeover to implement reforms.
India's Vice President discussed an oil pipeline linking India and Sri Lanka with President Dissanayake, advancing energy connectivity amid regional crisis while strengthening bilateral ties through housing projects and cyclone relief initiatives.
Sri Lanka repatriated 238 Iranian sailors, including 32 survivors of a U.S. torpedo attack that sank their ship, while declining military requests from both the U.S. and Iran to maintain diplomatic neutrality.
Sri Lankan authorities seal Lanka Coal Company's headquarters amid alleged irregularities and corruption accusations.
Sri Lanka received 38,000 tonnes of fuel from India. The shipment aims to alleviate fuel shortages.
Sri Lanka jailed a man for hoarding petrol. The man admitted to hoarding 4 liters of petrol. He was sentenced to three weeks in jail.
Indian PM Modi and Sri Lankan President Dissanayake discussed energy cooperation. They also talked about the war in West Asia and its impact on global supply chains.
Sri Lanka has mandated a four-day workweek. The policy aims to reduce fuel consumption. It will be implemented to address fuel supply concerns.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacked a US oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, setting it on fire.
Sri Lanka evacuates 208 crew from Iranian ship after US submarine incident