The Third Reading of the Appropriation (2021) Bill was passed by the House today, which brought an end to the Committee Stage Debate.
A division was taken and 151 votes were cast in favour of the Bill while 54 votes were cast against it. The proceedings of the Budget 2021, which started on November 17, ended today.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
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