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Devananda invites expatriate Tamils to invest in Sri Lanka, assures money will be safe

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5 years ago

2020/08/18

Those pretending to be nationalists have thwarted development in N & E

Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says that Tamil speaking people should be aware of the fact that he is the only Cabinet Minister who speaks their language.

Having assumed duties at his ministry, the Minister said some Tamil politicians had deceived the Tamil speaking people for a long time while pretending to be nationalists. He said they had thwarted development in the North and the East.

Minister Devananda requested the Tamils living overseas to invest in Sri Lanka.

The incumbent government was well aware that some politicians had cheated the investors among the expatriate Tamils and consequently they were wary of parking their money in Sri Lanka, the minister said.

Devananda said he was ready to provide investors with all necessary facilities and an undertaking that their money was safe if they were willing to bring in foreign exchange.

He called on the Tamil speaking people to stand with him and join hands with the current government led by the President and the Prime Minister and help take necessary steps to usher in a bright future for the people in the North and the East and their children.

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Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka calls on PM

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8 hours ago

2025/03/20

Priyan

The Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri LankaDewi Gustina Tobing, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Parliament of Sri Lanka to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and education, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to fostering diplomatic and economic ties for mutual benefit.

A key area of focus was expanding tourism exchanges, including religious tourism, which holds significant potential for growth.

The two delegations also explored opportunities in trade, particularly the importation of palm oil and the introduction of organic liquid fertilizers to support Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector.

Collaboration in the IT industry was highlighted as another promising area of partnership, alongside discussions on integrating electric vehicles into Sri Lanka’s public transport system.

The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mrs. Sagarika Boghawatta, included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Indonesian delegation was represented by Deputy Ambassador . Fiki Oktanioand Minister Counsellor Mrs. Lailal K. Yuniarti.

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Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon further remanded until April 03.

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2025/03/20

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The Matara Magistrate’s Court today [20], ordered that former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deshabandu Tennakoon be further remanded until April 03..