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Special security & traffic plan over Iranian President’s visit

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4 weeks ago

April 24, 2024

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In anticipation of the visit by Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi to Sri Lanka on Wednesday (24), Sri Lanka Police have announced a comprehensive security program and traffic plan.

Police Spokesman DIG Attorney Nihal Thalduwa disclosed that the security arrangements will encompass areas designated for the Iranian President’s travel.

Additionally, support from the Police Special Task Force and the Tri-Forces will be enlisted to ensure the safety of the visit.

As part of the traffic plan, several road closures are scheduled. The Colombo-Katunayake Expressway will be closed from 2-3pm and 9:30-10:30pm on Wednesday. Moreover, multiple roads in Mattala, Thanamalvila, Wellawaya, and Uma Oya will be closed from 9:45-11am.

The Police Spokesman said the road leading from the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway to the Orugudawatta Junction in Peliyagoda, Dematagoda to the D. S. Senanayake Junction in Borella, Horton Place, Horton Place Roundabout, Green Path, Library Roundabout, Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Liberty Roundabout, R. A. De Mel Mawatha, St. Michael’s Road, the road leading from Galle Road to Colombo Fort and the road to Hilton Hotel will be closed during specified times.

President Raisi’s visit itinerary includes the inauguration of a hydropower plant within the Uma Oya Multipurpose Project upon his arrival at Mattala International Airport at 9:30am.

Subsequently, he will proceed to Colombo for an official reception, where five bilateral agreements will be signed.

A special statement by the two Heads of State is also expected during this event.

Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, who assumed the presidency of Iran in 2021, previously served as the Chief Justice of Iran and Attorney General from 2019 to 2021 and 2014 to 2016, respectively.

His visit to Sri Lanka follows a three-day visit to Pakistan.

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Colombo air show and CADE 2024 exhibition postponed to next year

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4 hours ago

May 18, 2024

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The Colombo Air Show and Defence Exhibition (CADE 2024), initially set to take place from May 29 to June 2 at Galle Face and Colombo Port City, has been postponed to next year, according to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).

The SLAF stated that the decision to reschedule the event was made in response to multiple requests from international partners, defence industry stakeholders, and foreign Air Forces. This postponement aims to enhance participation and provide a more diverse experience for spectators.

The rescheduled event will now be held from February 26 to March 2, 2025, coinciding with the 74th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrives in Sri Lanka

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4 hours ago

May 18, 2024

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The Global Peace Ambassador and Spiritual Leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon (18) for a three-day visit. He was welcomed at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake by State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and Eastern Province Governor Senthil Thondaman.

During his stay from May 18 to 20, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will participate in an event titled ‘Ekamuthuva: An Evening of Music, Meditation and Wisdom,’ which will be held at Taj Samudra on May 19. Renowned for his global humanitarian efforts and as a peace envoy, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is also an Indian yoga guru and the founder of ‘Transcendental Meditation’.

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President leaves for Indonesia

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14 hours ago

May 18, 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has left for Indonesia this morning (18) to attend the 10th World Water Forum High-Level Meeting in Bali, at the invitation of Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

The 10th World Water Forum is being held from May 18th to 20th in Bali, Indonesia.

This significant gathering, themed “Water for Shared Prosperity,” will convene global leaders to address pressing issues related to water management and sustainability.

President Wickremesinghe left for Indonesia on Saturday, following an invitation from Indonesian President Joko Widodo, underscoring Sri Lanka’s commitment to international cooperation on water-related challenges.

Scheduled to deliver a keynote address on May 20th, President Wickremesinghe will articulate Sri Lanka’s perspective on achieving equitable access to water resources for all, the President’s Media Division said.

During the forum, President Wickremesinghe is expected to engage in bilateral discussions, including a meeting with President Widodo, to explore avenues for collaborative action in water resource management.

His delegation, comprising senior officials from the Presidential Secretariat and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reflects Sri Lanka’s comprehensive approach to addressing global water issues.

President Wickremesinghe’s participation underscores Sri Lanka’s proactive role in advancing sustainable solutions to ensure water security, not only domestically but also on the global stage, the PMD said.