AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndian Ocean Security: Sri Lanka urged countries to keep the Indian Ocean a zone of peace and cooperation, calling for freedom of navigation and stronger intelligence sharing at a Moscow security forum. Currency Watch: The rupee slid sharply against the US dollar, with both buying and selling rates rising by more than Rs. 4, while it also weakened versus several major currencies. IMF Reform Push: The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce backed continued engagement with the IMF programme, saying it is key for stability, investor confidence and external resilience after Sri Lanka secured about $695m. Women’s Cricket: Sri Lanka named a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, led by Chamari Athapaththu, with the team opening against England on June 12. Infrastructure: Construction officially begins on the Rambukkana–Galagedara section of the Central Expressway, an 18.7 km stretch under the project’s next phase. Transport Safety: An SLTB bus crash in Monaragala left at least 26 passengers injured. Fuel Pricing Outlook: CPC said no fuel price drops are expected in the upcoming revision, citing higher international rates.
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