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Sajith wears a Palestinian scarf to parliament

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Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa attended Thursday’s (7) parliament session wearing the keffiyeh, a black and white scarf, a symbol of Palestinian identity and history, as a mark of solidarity to attain peace in the Middle East and world-wide.

Speaking on the country’s Foreign Policy, the opposition leader said that a foreign policy forms the basic fulcrum of governance.

“A strong, innovative, vibrant, thought-providing, result-oriented foreign policy is of great benefit to our own nation state,” he added in his comments.

He went on to note that Sri Lanka’s track record in terms of abiding by agreements is dismal, adding that abiding by agreements, and credibility is critical for a foreign policy.

“We have been a signatory to protect human rights, civic rights, political rights, economic, social, cultural and religious rights. Unfortunately, in the domestic jurisdiction, the government has embarked on a so-called Online Safety Bill, and an Anti-Terrorism Bill, which destroy the very essence of democracy, freedom of speech, freedom of thought, freedom of affiliation to political parties, expressing one’s vision and wishes,” he said.

He said the Sri Lankan Foreign Policy must walk the talk.

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President AKD to be chief guest at UN Day of Vesak in Ho Chi Minh

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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka is to be the chief guest at the United Nations Day of Vesak ceremony being held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam at which he will deliver the keynote address, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs says.

President Disanayake is to undertake a State Visit to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam from May 04 – 06 at the invitation of the President of Viet Nam Luong Cuong. He will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism – Vijitha Herath and senior government officials.

There, he is to hold official discussions with the President and Prime Minister of Viet Nam and also meet with senior dignitaries including the General Secretary of the Communist Party.

The two sides are also expected to conclude several Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements during the state visit, and engagement with the business community is envisaged.

The visit to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam is expected to further consolidate the strong ties between the two countries, as they mark 55 years of diplomatic relations this year.

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May Day rally buses spotted taking lunch breaks on highway! (Video)

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Buses carrying supporters to the NPP’s May Day rally in Galle Face Colombo were spotted while making a pitstop on an expressway, with passengers having lunch by the roadside.

Videos depicting this have been making rounds on social media, raising safety concerns, as stopping in the middle of expressways pose significant risks.

Police vehicles were also spotted amid these stopped vehicles.

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Speaker endorses certificate on Proceeds of Crime Bill

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Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill, on April 30 in Parliament.

The debate on the Second Reading of the Proceeds of Crime Bill was held on April 08, 2025, and following the Second Reading debate, the Bill was considered at the Committee Stage. Thereafter, the Bill was passed in Parliament without a division and without amendments, following the Third Reading.

This Bill was presented to Parliament for the First Reading on March 01, 2025.Accordingly, this Bill shall come into force as the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 05 of 2025.

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