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SL – China exchange letters on establishing data forensic lab
Sri Lanka has signed two MoUs with China last week, as well as exchanged letters on establishing an electronic data forensic lab, according to the Chinese embassy in Colombo.
This had taken place when Mr. Deng Boqing – Vice Chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) visited Sri Lanka from April 04 to 07.
During the visit, the following key agreements were reached, says the embassy :
– MoU on Strengthening Development Cooperation and Promoting the Implementation of the Global Development Initiative
– MoU on Implementing Emergency Humanitarian Assistance (remaining funds of 134 million RMB, apx. 62 billion LKR)
– Letter Exchange on Establishing an Electronic Data Forensics Laboratory (at the request of Sri Lankan government)
During his visit, Mr. Boqing had met Sri Lanka President and Minister of Finance Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister of Transport and Highways Bandula Gunawardane, Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles, and Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda.
“They had in-depth discussions on enhancing China-Sri Lanka bilateral relations, promoting the pragmatic cooperation of the two countries and jointly implementing the Global Development Initiative, and exchanged views on China’s continued assistance to Sri Lanka in infrastructure construction, culture and education, and emergency humanitarian aid,” the embassy had Tweeted.
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Dan Priyasad not dead – police (Update)
The Police Media Spokesman says that political activist Dan Priyasad is not dead, but is in critical condition at the Intensive Care Unit.
Previously, the police had stated that Priyasad had succumbed to his injuries after being shot at a housing complex in Salamulla, Wellampitiya.
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Dan Priyasad dies after being shot
Political activist Dan Priyasad has been died after being fatally shot today (April 22).
According to the police, he was shot at a housing complex in Salamulla, Wellampitiya by two two unidentified individuals, who had arrived at the scene on a motorcycle. They had fired at Priyasad before fleeing the scene.
Priyasad had passed away after being hospitalised.
Another person who received minor injuries in the incident, is being treated at hospital.
Wellampitiya Police are conducting further investigations.
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