AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoU.S.-Sri Lanka Security Talks: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State S. Paul Kapur arrived in Colombo for a three-day visit to discuss trade, investment, and security cooperation. U.S. Air Force Engagement: PACAF Commander Gen. Kevin Schneider also arrived for talks on air and maritime awareness, cybersecurity, disaster response, and regional stability. Fuel Procurement & Subsidy Pressure: CPC has registered two Russian state firms for future fuel tenders, while Sri Lanka’s fuel subsidy allocation is Rs. 57 billion with no decision yet on further funding. Public Health Alert: Doctors’ union warns garbage near the Ministry of Health is piling up and could trigger dengue mosquito breeding; authorities are urged to clear waste fast. Money Laundering Probe: Financial Investigation Division detained Jeffry Mohamed over an alleged Rs. 210 billion illegal overseas transfer network tied to importers and tax/customs losses. Economy & Markets: IMF staff visit set for June 24–30 to review reforms; CSE rebalances ASPI from today. Trade & Growth: Exports rose 6% in the first four months; tourism earnings fell 11.9% despite higher remittances. Sports (Women’s T20 World Cup): Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu called herself a “failure” after a collapse to 98 vs West Indies; West Indies chased 99 to stay on track.
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