Page 2 - Latest Updates on Ranil Wickremesinghe
Sri Lanka backs India, Japan's bids for permanent status at UNSC: President
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday said his government will back the bids of India and Japan for permanent member status at the UN Security Council
 "Sri Lanka backs India, Japan's bids for permanent status at UNSC: President")
Lanka declares key govt building locations in Colombo as high security zone
Protests and public gatherings in the areas declared as High Security Zones are banned while vehicle parking won't be allowed in the vicinity of any of the designated locations
Fallen Rajapaksas back Wickremesinghe as Lanka's creditors seek answers
Much has changed since demonstrators drove Gotabaya Rajapaksa from office in July, the climax of months of protests after record-high inflation and depleted currency reserves bankrupted the nation
 "Fallen Rajapaksas back Wickremesinghe as Lanka's creditors seek answers")
Keen to upgrade free-trade deal with India, says Sri Lanka President
The pact is aimed at further boosting the economic ties between the two countries by liberalising trade norms.
Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday signed the condolence book at the British High Commission in Colombo and extended his deepest condolences on the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II
Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe to attend Queen's funeral in Britain
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in Britain, his office announced on Sunday
Lanka's ex-President Gotabaya returns home, gets special security, bungalow
Sri Lanka's former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been given special security and a state bungalow for accommodation on his return here from Thailand
 "Lanka's ex-President Gotabaya returns home, gets special security, bungalow")
Sri Lanka parliament passes 2022 interim budget with 120 votes, 5 opposed
Sri Lanka's Parliament passed the interim budget for 2022, a day after the IMF announced it will provide a loan of about $2.9 billion to help the crisis-hit country
Sri Lanka president raises IMF loan hopes, budget aims to bolster revenue
Sri Lanka's talks with the IMF on a bailout package have made solid progress, its president said
 "Sri Lanka president raises IMF loan hopes, budget aims to bolster revenue")
Sri Lankan President to present interim budget with major relief measures
A comprehensive budget is also planned to be presented for the year 2023 in November
Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe to present interim budget on Aug 30
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is also the finance minister will present an interim budget on August 30, seeking enhanced expenditure and borrowing limits
Lanka's human rights commission directs prez to ensure Rajapaksa's return
Writing to Ranil Wickremesinghe, the HRCSL stated that Rajapaksa is entitled to certain privileges and benefits under law and government should take necessary steps to ensure his security to return
Sri Lanka President calls Rajapaksa to facilitate his return: Report
The date of Rajapaksa's return has still not been finalised, it said, amid reports that he may arrive here this week from Bangkok.
 "Sri Lanka President calls Rajapaksa to facilitate his return: Report")
Rajapaksa not using state funds for expenses abroad: Sri Lankan govt
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa is not using state funds for any expenses he makes abroad: Sri Lanka
 "Rajapaksa not using state funds for expenses abroad: Sri Lankan govt")
Live news updates: India logs 9,062 new Covid cases, 36 deaths in 24 hours
Live news updates: Gandhi also appointed Vikar Rasool Wani, considered close to Azad, as the new JK unit chief
 "Live news updates: India logs 9,062 new Covid cases, 36 deaths in 24 hours")
China not allowed to use Hambantota Port for military purposes: Lanka Prez
His statement to the Japanese newspaper was apparently aimed at allaying fears in India and the United States about China's increasing maritime presence in the Indo-Pacific.
 "China not allowed to use Hambantota Port for military purposes: Lanka Prez")
While high-tech ship berths at SL, China says it doesn't affect any country
They do not affect the security and the economic interests of any country and should not be obstructed by any third party," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said.
India gifts Dornier aircraft to strengthen maritime security of Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was present at the impressive handover ceremony which took place on a day when India celebrated its 76th Independence Day
 "India gifts Dornier aircraft to strengthen maritime security of Sri Lanka")
Sri Lanka protesters get court reprieve, anti-govt demonstrations can go on
Defiant demonstrations near the presidential office can go on for another week following an assurance by the Attorney General in a top court here on Friday that no action to remove the protesters
Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe thanks PM Modi for India's support
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday thanked India which he said under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi has provided the crisis-hit island nation "a breath of life" in tough times.
 "Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe thanks PM Modi for India's support")
