Sri Lanka launches online platform in China to promote exports, investments Source:FT The Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing assisted Hairong Technology Co. Ltd. to organise the introduction of the Sri Lanka Online Platform, along with an investment promotion seminar (SEIC 2021) at the Embassy on 11 July.  The main objective of the event was to provide an online platform for Sri Lankan exporters seeking to access the lucrative Chinese market. This platform will encourage potential investors to explore the opportunities available in Sri Lanka as well. The platform was officially launched by Ambassador of Sri Lanka to China Dr. Palitha Kohona and Hairong Technology General Manager John Pan. ...

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Farewell event for the newly appointed Ambassador of Sri Lanka to China Dr. Palitha Kohona   The farewell event has been organized for the newly appointed ambassador of Sri Lanka to China Dr. Palitha Kohona. He was the former permanent representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nation. Many dear ambassadors were present to an exclusive sit down four- course dinner hosted by of Mr. Jeff Goonawardena on behalf of his very dear friend Dr. Palitha Kohona. Mr. Jeff is the present director for all prisons in Sri Lanka. He has served as the Consul General for Western States USA, Honorary Mayor to City of Oceanside California, and director to airport & aviation as well. Rosmead Place by Thilanka boutique hotel with beautiful tropical paintings in the rooms and bamboo gardens made the place a little hideout from the hustle and bustle Colombo city. Located at one of the most ...

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An absorbingly educational evening – From a Guest (photos thanks to Senanie de Silva) The Ceylon Society of Australia held its third public meeting for 2018 in the presence of 72 members and guests on a nippy Sunday night on August 26 at the Community Centre hall in Pennant Hills.          Our speaker was Dr Palitha Kohona. He hails from Matale and had his early education at St Thomas College, Mount Lavinia. Thereafter, he obtained his LLB (Hons) at the University of Sri Lanka, a Masters in Law from the Australian National University and a Doctorate from Cambridge University in the UK. He is an Attorney-at-Law, Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and is Honorary Professor at Utah Valley University, USA.              Dr Kohona is a citizen of both Sri Lanka and Australia and has served both countries as a diplomat, as well as serving as an international Civil servant at the United ...

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