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Celebrating 75 years of Australia- Sri Lanka Relations – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Image Source : 75yearsaustraliasrilanka.com Dear Sirs, As a proud dual citizen of Australia currently living in Sri Lanka, I eagerly look forward to returning to Australia for holidays. My dreams are still connected to my adopted country. These visits hold special meaning for me as I reflect on the remarkable bond that has developed between our two nations over the past 75 years. It brings me immense joy to witness how this relationship has flourished, characterised by shared values such as democracy, human rights, and the importance of community. A bond through technology, Championing youth and women’s rights in Sri Lanka, Improving systems in finance and development, and Championing changes in Sri Lanka’s public sector stand as a testament to the strength of our relationship. The deepening ties between Sri Lanka and Australia are evident in various areas, ...

Jan 13, 2025 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , ,
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Australia – Sri Lanka relationship continues to soar Source : dailynews Australia’s and Sri Lanka’s commitment to countering maritime security threats reaches new heights with the gifting of a former Royal Australian Air Force Beechcraft King Air 350 to the Sri Lanka Air Force at a special ceremony in Colombo today. Legally handed over to the Sri Lanka Air Force in late October, the modern twin-engine turboprop aircraft will substantially enhance Sri Lanka’s aerial maritime surveillance capability to combat transnational crime, including people smuggling. Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa highlighted that the gift from Australia demonstrates the mutual efforts of both countries in maintaining the security of the Indian Ocean region. “I am sincerely grateful for the King Air 350 aircraft – a gift that not only bolsters our ability to combat activities that threaten our maritime security, but importantly underscores the bond that exists ...

Dec 13, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , ,
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Kelly Klassic -“AGREE TO DISAGREE” –   By Des Kelly With the coming of Christmas 2022 my “Kelly-Klassic” is something very different, because I love the song performed by the Bellamy Brothers of Canada, supported by another Canadian, I suppose, John Anderson, also a great Vocalist. It is the title of their song, that I immediately agree to disagree with “NO Country-Music for old Men”. You see folks, I AM an old man, hoping to make it to 4 score+7 next year, and my firm belief is that good Music, especially good Country Music, will ALWAYS be around for EVERYONE, old & young alike. So, personally wishing my good friend Neil Jayasekera, his family, all e’Lanka staff, both in Australia & Sri Lanka, and more than 25,000 Members & Readers of our Website around the Globe, a most happy Christmas, & equally happy New Year for 2023, as your Editor, I ...

Dec 23, 2022 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged , , , , ,
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