As you may be aware, the budget 2021 has proposed an incentive scheme above the normal exchange rate for foreign exchange remittances sent by foreign workers through all licensed banks registered under the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. It has been implemented with effect from 28.12.2020.
International Tea Day is a United Nations observance celebrated annually on May 21 to express the economical, biological and physical benefits of tea. It was inaugurated by the General Assembly and essentially replaced the unofficial observance of the same name, which used to be celebrated on December 15 in tea producing countries.
International Airports in Sri Lanka will be closed for all the incoming passengers with effect from 11.59 pm on 21 May 2021 to 11.59 pm on 31 May 2021 with a view to control the spread of Covid-19 in Sri Lanka with following exceptions:
Sri Lanka remains deeply concerned over escalating violence between Palestine and Israel. The Foreign Minister has already conveyed to the Ambassador of Palestine to Sri Lanka three days ago Sri Lanka’s deep concern over the situation and the interest to protect the rights and the lives of the people of Palestine. Sri Lanka urges all parties to cease conflict and restore peace and to take steps to avoid any risk of a threat of instability to the wider region likely to arise from ongoing developments.
Foreign Ministry, Colombo, 17 May 2021
Following quarantine measures have been imposed for travellers entering in to Sri Lanka with immediate effect by the Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka .