President Sirisena calls on the world to prioritize addressing the issues of the poverty-stricken, while taking into consideration the ideas of youth, at 73rd UNGA Debate
Tuesday, 25 September 2018
Minister of Higher Education and Cultural Affairs of Sri Lanka, Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe told the UN General Assembly today (05 September 2018) that Education is vital in promoting a culture of peace. The Minister was speaking at the High Level Forum for a Culture of Peace convened by the President of the General Assembly.
BIMSTEC Leaders decide to rationalize the Organization as Sri Lanka assumes Chairmanship
Sri Lanka was handed over the Chairmanship of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multisectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), at the conclusion of the 4th BIMSTEC Summit held in Kathmandu, on 31 August 2018 .