SL seeks BRICS membership

Published

6 months ago

2024/10/9

Sri Lanka would seek BRICS membership at its next summit in Russia later this month, Cabinet Spokesman and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath announced to journalists on Tuesday.

Herath said that Russia would host the BRICS Summit in Kazan from October 22 to 24, 2024.

Although President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had been invited to attend the summit, he would be unable to participate due to domestic commitments, Herath said.

However, the Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with a team of officials, would represent Sri Lanka at the summit, where the country will formally seek BRICS membership, Herath said.

Sri Lanka had sought the support of Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on the matter during his recent visit to Colombo, Herath said.

Sri Lanka was planning to reach out to the foreign ministers of all BRICS nations for their support soon, he said.

Joining BRICS would be highly beneficial to Sri Lanka, Herath said. (RK)

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Prof. Gananath Obeyesekere passes away aged 95

Published

3 hours ago

2025/03/25

Priyan

Emeritus Professor of Anthropology Gananath Obeyesekere has passed away at the age of 95.

Acceptance of nominations for Punakiri, Mannar and Dehiattakandiya local authorities ends at 12 noon on Thursday (27th March 2025)

Published

3 hours ago

2025/03/25

Priyan

Saman Sri Rathnayake, Commissioner General of Elections (pic by Priyan de Silva)

The Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Rathnayake issuing a media release states that the acceptance of nominations for the Punakiri Pradeshiya Sabha in the Kilinochchi district, Mannar Pradeshiya Sabha in the Mannar district and Dehiattakandiya Pradeshiya Sabha in the Ampara district which commenced on 24th March will end at 12noon on 27th March 2025.

The poll notice for the three above named local authorities was published on 10th March 2025 and the acceptance of deposits for the same will end at 12noon on 26th March 2025.

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Navy assist to conduct St. Anthony’s Church festival in Palaitivu

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10 hours ago

2025/03/25

Priyan

The annual festival of St. Anthony’s Church on the Palaitivu Island, Jaffna was successfully held on 21 and 22 Mar 25.

Demonstrating its commitment to community and social responsibility, the Sri Lanka Navy enabled facilities for the conduct of the event and
convenience of devotees.

In accordance with the directives of the Commander of the Navy and under the supervision of the Commander Northern Naval Area, the Navy provided sea transportation for the event. Additionally, they ensured the safety and convenience of devotees by providing sanitary and medical facilities, drinking water, essential infrastructure, and deploying lifesaving teams.

The main mass of the church festival was conducted by the Vicar General of the Jaffna Diocese Very Rev. Fr. P Josephdas Jebarathnam.

This year’s event saw the participation of a gathering of priests and nuns from various regions, alongside a significant number of devotees.

The festival also highlighted the Navy’s ongoing dedication to fostering social welfare and promoting religious and cultural harmony.