Formal pact on SAARC Development Fund

The agreement for setting up a SAARC Development Fund to provide financial assistance for the economic, social and infrastructure development of the SAARC Member Countries will be signed during the SAARC Heads of State Summit to be held from August 2 to 3 in Colombo.

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Forces capture Sugandan Base

Security Forces advancing in Mullaitivu captured Sugandan base, a part of the LTTE’s One-Four base complex scattered in the Mullaitivu jungle in Kiribbanwewa on Sunday afternoon.

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SAARC Standing Committee begins deliberations today

The Standing Committee of the 15th SAARC summit constituting Foreign Secretaries of the eight Member States will commence deliberations today on the key issues to be taken up at the main Summit to be held from August 2 to 3.

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SAARC leaders here on July 31, August 1

All Heads of State and Government of the eight SAARC nations will arrive in Sri Lanka on July 31 and August 1 to take part in the 15th SAARC Summit scheduled for August 2 to 3.

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Al-Futtaim acquires AMW shares

Al- Futtaim Engineering, the Dubai based automotive retail, electronics and financial services conglomerate acquired a majority shareholding of Associated Motorways PLC. With this acquision AMW office in Colombo will be the head quarters for the SAARC region, its sources said.

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