Sri Lankan Ambassador to US Rodney Perera presented his credentials to US President Donald Trump on July 8, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a press release.
During the meeting, the Ambassador had cited a “multi-dimensional” relationship with US as an important objective for the Sri Lankan government. These relationships include trade and economic ties, expanding social contacts and promoting international as well as regional peace and security.
President Trump, had reiterated that the US would stand with Sri Lanka in order to expand counter-terrorism, maritime, and border security cooperation in the aftermath of the Easter Sunday bombings.
He had also welcomed Sri Lanka’s commitments to promote reconciliation, accountability, and justice following the civil war, the Finance Ministry added.
On the sidelines, Perera had presented images of the Lovamahapaya and Jetavanaramaya, two monumental structures in Sri Lanka to the US President, since the latter had been previously involved in construction projects as an entrepreneur.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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