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US Ambassador congratulates Sri Lanka ‘on this momentous occasion’
The U.S. has stood by Sri Lanka with over 240 million dollars in new assistance last year, like fertiliser for farmers, food for school children, and loans for small businesses, American Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, said yesterday, issuing a message on Sri Lanka’s Independence Day.
“On behalf of the American people and my colleagues here at U.S. Embassy Colombo, I offer heartfelt congratulations to the government and people of Sri Lanka on this momentous occasion – the 75th anniversary of your independence and our 75 years of diplomatic relations,” she said.
Ambassador Chung said for decades, the two countries have worked together toward mutual goals, like protecting the environment, building trade, and maintaining a free and open Indo- Pacific.
“We value Sri Lanka’s partnership and the resilience of its people, and we welcome progress the country continues to make to emerge from the current crisis, including its reform efforts to ensure a strong democracy, stable economy, and good governance to address the needs of all its citizens. We reaffirm our continued support and look forward to many more years of people, progress, and partnership together,” she said.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms to establish a new Commercial High Court to ensure expeditious disposal of the existing backlog of commercial matters.
The new Commercial High Court will be established at No.80, Justice Avenue, Colombo 12
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219.72 Hectares of land in Siyambalanduwa to be acquired and leased to Sustainable Energy Authority
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Power and Energy on the recommendation of the Ministry of Tourism and Lands, to acquire 219.72 hectares of land in Siyambalanduwa Divisional Secretariat Division of Monaragala District and lease the relevant extent of land on a long-term lease basis for a period of 25 years to the Sustainable Energy Authority, with relevant provisions to enable sub-leasing to a selected renewable energy developer.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the President in his capacity as the Minister of Defense to make arrangements to regulate chemicals that could be misused, and to transfer the said regulatory role to the National Authority for the Implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Among the large number of different chemicals that are used in the country for peaceful purposes such as industrial, agricultural, medical and research activities it has been observed that among those chemicals, chemicals like Nitric acid, Chlorine, Hydrogen Peroxide, Potassium Cyanide, sodium cyanide, Nitro Methane and Sodium Azide are of dual use nature which can be used in many different industries such as milk, beverages, oil-related industries, water purification etc. can be used for harmful activities that threaten national security.
Cabinet nod for new Commercial High Court
219.72 Hectares of land in Siyambalanduwa to be acquired and leased to Sustainable Energy Authority
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