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GL lauds Bangladesh decision to stand by Lanka in Geneva
Minister Peiris handing over a certificate to a student while Bangladesh HC Tariq Mohamed Ariful Islam looks on(pic courtesy Education Ministry)
Education Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris last week thanked Bangladesh for having stood by Sri Lanka at the 46th sessions of United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva. Prof. Peiris, who is also the Chairman of the ruling SLPP, said that Bangladesh’s stand at the UNHRC underscored excellent bilateral relations between the countries.
The one-time External Affairs Minister said so at an event jointly organized by the Education Ministry and the Bangladesh High Commission to commemorate international Mother Language Day-a worldwide annual observance meant to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. The event was held at the auditorium of the Education Ministry.
Minister Peiris and Bangladesh High Commissioner Tariq Mohamed Ariful Islam distributed prizes and certificates among students who participated at the annual art competition.
Bangladesh was among 11 countries which voted against a resolution tabled by Western powers. The resolution received the backing of 22 countries whereas 14 skipped the vote.
In spite of nationality and religion not being major issues for the youth of today, the vast majority hadn’t been able to understand the reality, Prof. Peiris said. Reiterating economic, cultural and political relationship between the two countries, Prof Peiris paid a glowing tribute to Premier Sheikh Hasina for taking tangible measures to further strengthen bilateral relations.
Forty students received recognition, with those who won first, second and third places given cash awards in addition. (SF)
The Vasavilan–Palaly Road, which remained closed for 34 years due to the war and security concerns, was recently reopened to the public. This long-awaited reopening follows continuous appeals from residents of the region who have long sought access to the road for personal and economic reasons. This road goes through a designated high-security zone and several military establishments.
People using the recently reopened road (pictures courtesy Jaffna SF hq)
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayaka recently rapped senior officials in institutions under his purview for failing to achieve government objectives. He claimed that only one or two percent of the decisions taken at institutions coming under him were implemented. The minister declared that the government could not continue with those inefficient top officials.
(pic courtesy Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation ministry)
SLNS Samudura on 27 Apr 25 set sail from the Port of Colombo to Changi, Singapore to join the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025, Asia Pacific’s leading naval and maritime defence event.
The vessel was ceremoniously sent off from Colombo, following traditional naval customs.
IMDEX Asia 2025 is set to take place from 05 to 08 May 25 featuring cutting-edge advancements in naval technology and the event will conclude with a special warship display.
The 9th International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC) will take place alongside the exhibition, featuring high-level discussions on evolving maritime security challenges in an era of geopolitical uncertainties.
Naval forces and maritime representatives from multiple nations are set to take part in the upcoming IMDEX Asia 2025 and IMSC. Taking part in this nature of naval and maritime defence events would open new avenues to the Sri Lanka Navy to build inter-operability with regional and extra-regional partners, exchange best practices and procedures in maritime operations and identify new challenges in maritime domain.
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