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Overseas Lankans able to obtain personal certificates online

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1 week ago

January 7, 2025

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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath launches the website to enable overseas Lankans to obtain birth, marriage, and death certificates online through their embassies.

Under the digitalisation programme initiated by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a new digital platform was launched yesterday (06) by Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath allowing Sri Lankans abroad to quickly obtain birth, marriage, and death certificates through the respective embassies without any delays.

This website, operated by the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Ministry, was inaugurated by Minister Herath. The pilot project is being implemented for seven Sri Lankan missions overseas including Japan, Qatar, Kuwait, Milan, Toronto, Melbourne, and Dubai. The project aims to cover all embassies in the future.

Attending the event Minister Herath stated, “This opportunity for Sri Lankans abroad is the result of the dedicated efforts of the officials at the Presidential Secretariat, led by Senior Additional Secretary Roshan Gamage, and the Registrar General’s Department over the past two months.”

He further said, “Even though officials could have implemented this earlier, they lacked the necessary leadership. However, with the new political leadership, the officials managed to make it a reality within two months. This is the first successful initiative under the President’s digitalisation concept.

(dailynews.lk)

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SJB appoints committee for talks on working together with UNP

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8 hours ago

January 16, 2025

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The Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has approved a proposal for discussions to work together with the United National Party (UNP).

Accordingly, a five-member committee, headed by SJB General Secretary – Ranjith Madduma Bandara, has been appointed for the discussions.

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China pledges to back sovereignty, territorial integrity & independence of SL (Video)

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9 hours ago

January 16, 2025

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Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, stated that China is committed to supporting Sri Lanka’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.

This statement was made during a meeting between President Anura Kumar Disanayake and Zhao Leji, which took place earlier today (Jan. 16) as part of President Disanayake’s four-day official visit to China.

During the meeting, Chairman Zhao warmly welcomed President Disanayake, further emphasizing that working with Sri Lanka in a continuous and cooperative manner is a key expectation of the Chinese National People’s Congress.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism – Vijitha Herath, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation – Bimal Rathnayake, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka – Qi Zhenhong and Sri Lankan Ambassador to China – Majintha Jayesinghe, were also present at the event.

(President’s Media Division)

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SL President holds talks with globally renowned Chinese companies (Pics)

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9 hours ago

January 16, 2025

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During his four-day state visit to China, President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a series of strategic discussions with several globally acclaimed leading Chinese corporations following his participation in an investment forum organized by both public and private sector entities in China.

Among the prominent companies involved in these discussions were the China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC), China Petrochemical Corporation (SINOPEC Group), Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd (MCC), Huawei and BYD Auto.

President Disanayake highlighted the investment opportunities available in Sri Lanka and assured these corporations that the government is committed to providing all necessary facilities and support to investors to foster a business-friendly environment.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath and Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake also participated in these significant engagements.

(President’s Media Division)