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Strengthening bonds with the Women of China

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First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa stated that the women of Sri Lanka and China have worked together and co-operated on many endeavors in implementing initiatives taken for the advancement of women of the two countries. She made these observations at a bilateral meeting held with Madam Chen Zhili, Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and the President of the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF). The meeting followed the International Women’s Day Celebration held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on 8th March 2011 to which the First Lady of Sri Lanka had been invited as a special guest by the ACWF.

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“Sri Lanka –The Wonder of Asia” enchants Beijing

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Sri Lanka’s First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa speaking at the ‘Sri Lanka – the Wonder of Asia’ cultural evening organized in Beijing said that the cultural interactions provide a perfect setting to develop peace, harmony and friendship between countries and through this concert, it is Sri Lanka’s intention to present to the people of Beijing a glimpse of the rich and diverse cultural traditions of Sri Lanka.

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Palestinian Girls to Play Football in Sri Lanka

Further strengthening Palestine Sri Lanka relations,  for the first time,  a sports team from Palestine is in  Sri Lanka in March.

 A 38 member group including an under 14 Palestine Girls National Football Team,  coaches and referees is now in Sri Lanka to participate in the South and Central Asia Football Festival organized by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka

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Alberto Granado, boyhood friend of Ernesto “Che” Guevara dies in Havana at age 88: Sri Lankan Ambassador to Cuba pays tribute

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Tamara Kunanayakam, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Cuba, paid her last respects to Alberto Granado, Argentinean born biochemist, long time friend and companion of Ernesto “Che” Guevara, who passed away on  5 March 2011, at the age of 88. Alberto Granado was a great admirer of Sri Lanka and its unrelenting quest for a just world order through the Non-Alignment Movement. .

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