Diplomacy
China-gifted frigate formally joins Sri Lankan navy
The China-made vessel has advanced sensors and weapons systems
Trump and Modi to discuss Kashmir on the sidelines of G-7 summit
Trump has since made that mediation offer twice. But the senior official has now described it as an offer to “assist” and only if both countries wanted.
Buddhist links helped Sushma Swaraj strike a chord with Sri Lankans
Representing Vidisha (which includes Sanchi) in the Indian parliament, Sushma Swaraj made it a point to pay homage at the Mahabodhi Temple in Maradana on every visit to Sri Lanka.
Pakistan to take Kashmir dispute with India to World Court
US says that instead of internationalizing the dispute, Pakistan should settle it bilaterally with India
Clashing perspectives on Gen.Silva’s appointment as Lankan Army chief
America's need to have a military and politico-economic foothold in Sri Lanka to checkmate China will militate against any drastic action on Gen.Silva's appointment, a security expert said.
Sri Lanka says international comments on choice of army chief abridges sovereignty
Comments by US, EU and UN are violations of internationally accepted principles of natural justice ,says Foreign Ministry.
China’s anti-India stand at UNSC casts shadow on Xi-Modi Varanasi summit
While Pakistan can be managed, the worrying part is managing China, which can breathe down India’ its neck quite menacingly.
UNSC decides against taking action on Kashmir, wants India and Pakistan to talk
UN diplomats said countries disagreed on wording of a statement, with some fearing any comment would escalate tensions or would show bias towards Pakistan by simply holding the meeting.
Bangladesh High Commission in Lanka observed National Mourning Day by serving cancer patients
A leading Bangladeshi oncology pharma company "Beacon" will offer cancer drugs free for every second drug purchased by the Institute of Palliative Medicine.
China asks UN Security Council to hold closed door discussions on Kashmir on Aug 15 or 16
France wanted an informal discussion next week but Radio Pakistan reported that the UNSC will discuss the issue on August 16.
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