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“Sri Lanka and Belarus have taken steps to deepen bilateral cooperation with the signing of an air services agreement and two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on higher education and healthcare”
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Multiple independent sources (The Morning, EconomyNext, and other web results) confirm the signing of an Air Services Agreement and MoUs on higher education and healthcare.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island country in South Asia. It is located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka
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web search NEUTRAL — Sri Lanka & Belarus are expected to sign an Air Services Agreement, an MoU on cooperation in higher education, and an MoU on developing cooperation in the health services sector during the visit.
https://www.themorning.lk/articles/2yDjq8L4nQqlA29XV9LT
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web search NEUTRAL — “Sri Lanka recognises tourism as a key area of cooperation with Belarus. Enhanced flight operations and improved connectivity between the two countries are expected to unlock a considerable untapped p…
https://colombotimes.net/sri-lanka-belarus-sign-air-services…
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“Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath’s official visit to Belarus from 12 to 15 May”
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Three independent news sources (Newswire, Sri Lanka Mirror, and another ministry statement report) confirm Minister Vijitha Herath's visit to Belarus from May 12 to 15, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath will pay an official visit to Belarus from May 12 to 15, 2026, on the invitation of Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenk…
https://www.newswire.lk/2026/05/12/foreign-minister-vijitha-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism – Vijitha Herath is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Belarus from May 12 – 15, 2026, on the invitation of the Foreign Minister of…
https://srilankamirror.com/news/foreign-minister-vijitha-her…
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web search NEUTRAL — Herath is visiting Belarus from May 12 to 15 on the invitation of its Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov, the ministry said in a statement.
https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-belarus-to-sign-several-ag…
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“The official program began in Minsk with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Victory Monument”
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Only one specific source ('Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath’s visit strengthens bilateral ties with...') explicitly mentions Minister Herath's wreath-laying ceremony at the Victory Monument. Other results discuss the monument generally or other people.
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web search NEUTRAL — The official programme commenced with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Victory Monument in Minsk, where Minister Herath paid tribute to the fallen soldiers and honoured the resilience and sacrif…
https://www.news.lk/current-affairs/foreign-minister-vijitha…
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web search NEUTRAL — The head of state laid a wreath at the Victory Monument in Minsk.Aleksandr Lukashenko and all ceremony participants at Victory Square observed a minute of silence to honor the fallen heroes. The Presi…
https://kultura.gov.by/en/news/a-solemn-ceremony-of-laying-f…
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web search NEUTRAL — President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Ceme...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejpU0E-nI2c
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“Minister Herath called on Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, Republic Council Chairperson Natalya Kochanova, and held bilateral discussions with Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov”
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Web results confirm meetings with President Lukashenko and Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov. Wikipedia confirms Natalya Kochanova's role as Speaker of the Council of the Republic, and the visit report confirms the meetings took place.
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web search NEUTRAL — Natalia Ivanovna Kochanova (née Tolkachiova; born 25 September 1960) is a Belarusian politician who has been Speaker of the Council of the Republic of Belarus since December 2019.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natalya_Kochanova
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web search NEUTRAL — Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath concluded a successful official visit to the Republic of Belarus from May 12-15, 2026.
https://www.news.lk/current-affairs/foreign-minister-vijitha…
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web search NEUTRAL — Sri Lanka and Belarus reaffirmed their longstanding friendship as Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk during an official visit marking 25 years of diplomatic re…
https://www.newswire.lk/2026/05/15/belarus-president-lukashe…
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“diplomatic ties, which marked its 25th anniversary last year”
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The Island explicitly states that the two countries commemorated the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations last year. Other sources mention the visit but not the specific anniversary date.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sri Lanka and Belarus are due to sign several memoranda of understanding and agreements across sectors during Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath's visit to the Eastern European country.
https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-belarus-to-sign-several-ag…
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web search NEUTRAL — The text of the Foreign Ministry release: “This visit will mark a milestone in the bilateral partnership as the two countries commemorated the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relat…
https://island.lk/sri-lanka-and-belarus-to-sign-several-mous…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Cabinet has approved the signing of agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Belarus during the official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fo…
https://www.themorning.lk/articles/2yDjq8L4nQqlA29XV9LT
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“The two countries also agreed to convene the next session of the Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, along with the Third Round of Political Consultations, later this year”
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While sources confirm the visit and general agreements to deepen ties, none of the provided evidence specifically mentions the 'Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation' or the 'Third Round of Political Consultations' for Sri Lanka and Belarus.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sri Lanka and Belarus are due to sign several memoranda of understanding and agreements across sectors during Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath's visit to the Eastern European country.
https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-belarus-to-sign-several-ag…
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web search NEUTRAL — Belarus and Sri Lanka have agreed to open a new chapter in their bilateral relations following discussions between Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herat…
https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Belarus-Sri-Lanka-o…
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web search NEUTRAL — Vietnam and Belarus have also created their own Inter-Governmental Commission on Economic, Trade, Scientific and Technological Co-operation. Agencies and localities from both sides conduct regular exc…
https://en.nhandan.vn/making-vietnam-russia-belarus-relation…
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“Minister Herath met Belarusian Health Minister Aliaksandr Khajayeu and signed a MoU on healthcare cooperation”
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Multiple sources (EconomyNext and the visit report) confirm Minister Herath met Health Minister Aliaksandr Khajayeu and signed a healthcare MoU.
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web search NEUTRAL — Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has signed a memorandum of understanding on healthcare with Belarus and held talks aimed at deepening cooperation across health, trade, investment, and tourism during a…
https://lankaleader.lk/news/19653-sri-lanka-expands-ties-wit…
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web search NEUTRAL — “Pleased to sign the MoU on Health Care, marking an important step in strengthening bilateral collaboration in medical education, healthcare services and research.” Herath, who is currently on a tour …
https://economynext.com/sri-lanka-belarus-to-cooperate-on-he…
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web search NEUTRAL — Minister Herath also met the Belarus Minister of Health Aliaksandr Khajayeu and the two Ministers signed an MoU on Health Care. He visited the Belarusian State Medical University in Minsk.
https://www.news.lk/current-affairs/foreign-minister-vijitha…
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“He also visited the Belarusian State Medical University”
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The visit report specifically mentions that Minister Herath visited the Belarusian State Medical University in Minsk.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath will visit Germany from Feb. 26 to 27 to strengthen economic and political ties, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said in a m…
https://www.newswire.lk/2026/02/25/foreign-minister-vijitha-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Minister Herath also met the Belarus Minister of Health Aliaksandr Khajayeu and the two Ministers signed an MoU on Health Care. He visited the Belarusian State Medical University in Minsk.
https://www.news.lk/current-affairs/foreign-minister-vijitha…
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web search NEUTRAL — During his visit to Minsk, Minister Herath will call on Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and will hold bilateral discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus. Minister Herath is a…
https://srilankamirror.com/news/foreign-minister-vijitha-her…
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“Separate discussions were also held with Education Minister Andrei Ivanets”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding discussions with Education Minister Andrei Ivanets.
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“the welfare of nearly 3,000 Sri Lankan students studying in Belarus emerging as a major focus”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the number of Sri Lankan students studying in Belarus.
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“Over 10,000 Belarusian tourists visit Sri Lanka annually”
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“Sri Lanka’s recent decision to offer free Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visitors from 40 countries, including Belarus”
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“Minister Herath also addressed a business and tourism roundtable organised by the Belarus National Export Promotion Centre”
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“The Sri Lankan delegation at the meetings included Ambassador to Russia with concurrent accreditation to Belarus Shobini Gunasekera, Foreign Ministry Director General – Europe and North America Sugeeshwara Gunaratna, and Sri Lanka Embassy in Moscow First Secretary – Commercial Sanjeewa Bandara”
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