The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) to Sri Lanka, Miyon Lee, recently met Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne at Parliament to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) to Sri Lanka, Miyon Lee, recently met Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne at Parliament to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries.
A new Buddhist pilgrimage tour package, "Buddha Wandana", was launched in Colombo on yesterday (16) to promote Sri Lanka as a leading destination for Buddhist tourism, ahead of the commencement of direct flights between Viet Nam and Sri Lanka from 18 August 2026.
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Khalid Hamoud Nasser Alkahtani, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on 16 July 2026 at Temple Trees.
Our goal is to establish a 'closed service' that upholds the professional dignity of preschool teachers and administrators. - Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj
President Issues Directive at the 2027 Pre-Budget Discussion of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism
Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Prof. Chandana Abayaratne announced that the Government will recruit 30,000 teachers this year through a subject-based recruitment system for the first time to address critical teacher shortages in schools.
Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj emphasized that building a child-centred society begins with understanding children's world and that adults must first change their attitudes and responses before expecting changes in children's behaviour.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is in the State of Qatar to convey condolences on the passing of the Father Amir, arrived at Lusail Palace in Doha today (15 July).


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