AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJudicial pressure and political friction: A new round of scrutiny is hitting Sri Lanka’s courts and governance culture, with President Dissanayake warning that some groups believe “the long arm of the law” won’t reach them—while Mahinda Rajapaksa faces CIABOC questioning tied to the SriLankan Airlines Airbus probe. University futures at risk: Gampaha Wickramarachchi University undergrads say arbitrary administrative moves have jeopardised their degrees and training conditions, with about 3,000 students’ prospects now in doubt. Animal welfare law moves forward: Sri Lanka’s long-awaited Animal Welfare Bill is in the final stage before Cabinet, after years of campaigning and revisions via committee and ministry inputs. Maritime diplomacy, not rivalry: China’s ambassador used the Colombo Maritime Dialogue to argue the Indian Ocean should be a “stage for cooperation,” while Sri Lanka’s strategic role as a hub remains central. Regional business momentum: Sri Lanka is courting deeper Indian investment—especially in hospitality, ports and logistics—after the 2022 crisis recovery. Policy and culture: The Prime Minister highlighted religious leaders’ role in national unity, as tourism and media ties (including a Macau-Sri Lanka MoU) keep expanding.
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