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DFC CEO meets SL President

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US International Development Finance Cooperation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer Scott Nathan and American Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (Nov. 07).

During the meeting they had discussed economic reforms based on good governance and efforts towards attracting quality investment; the United States is committed to supporting inclusive growth by empowering SL’s private sector.

Meanwhile, in a meeting with Sri Lanka’s Power and Energy Minister – Kanchana Wijesekera, CEO Natham and the US ambassador had discussed the United States’ continued support to energy efficiency and reforms undertaken by the Ministry of Power and Energy, including new DFC financing to support green lending in solar rooftops, charging stations and electric three-wheelers.

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Cabinet sub committee to study Middle East situation

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A Cabinet sub-committee has been appointed on June 23 to study the current situation in the Middle East.

Chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism – Vijitha Herath, the ministers Wasantha Samarasinghe, Kumara Jayakody and Samantha Vidyarathna have been named as the other committee members.

Additionally, a committee of ministry secretaries have been appointed.

Meanwhile, speaking to media, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure – Samantha Vidyarathna has said that the Government will take all possible measures to minimise the impact that the Israel-Iran conflict will have on local businesses, the country’s economy and the daily lives of all Sri Lankans.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held on June 23.

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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Youth dies after being beaten with a helmet

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A young man has died after being assaulted with a helmet during an altercation in Halwathura, Bulathsinhala.

Police said the incident occurred following an argument between the victim and another individual.

The victim was initially admitted to Horana Hospital, later transferred to Colombo National Hospital, and then returned to Horana Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased is a 30-year-old resident of Halwathura, Bulathsinhala, police said.

A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, and investigations are underway by the Bulathsinhala Police.

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