Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa

The Urban Development Authority (UDA) under the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development issued a Bid Notice  to identify able investors to setup "Green Way Trail"  a green amusement park in Diyatha Uyana area in Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.

Please view the attached brochures for further information.

Please click to view the  Documents in  English  and  Tamil.

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Latest update on flood situation in Sri Lanka - Click here....  02/06/2017

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated the Emergency Response Unit of the Ministry, to coordinate rescue and relief measures related to the flood situation in several parts of Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with the Ministry of Disaster Management, has made an appeal to UN, International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) and neighboring countries to provide assistance to affected people, especially in the areas of search and rescue operations. 

The Ministry will continue to monitor the flood situation and seek assistance as required in consultation with the Ministry of Disaster Management. 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Colombo 

26 May 2017

Having received his appointment from President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday 22 May 2017, as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ravi Karunanayake assumed duties  ​at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday morning, Thursday, 25 May 2017. 

Read more: Minister Ravi Karunanayake assumes duties at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake a state visit to Australia on 24-26 May 2017 at the invitation of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. The visit takes place as both countries celebrate the 70^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.

Read more: President Sirisena to undertake State Visit to Australia

The deadline of Registration for this Event have extended till 23^rd May 2017.

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in association with the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Export Development Board, the Department of Commerce and the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) will be organising the “Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2017”, for the second consecutive year, from 30th May to 1st June, 2017 at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka. 

The Conclave will focus on bringing potential Investors including business partners to Sri Lanka and provide them with comprehensive information necessary for investment decisions, as well as to create business linkages amongst Sri Lankan and visiting overseas businessmen. The Conclave 2017 will be centred on an overall theme of “Growth through Partnerships” and feature a two days event.

Attached is the Brochure of the Conclave for your reference.

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce

The UN Day of Vesak Conference will be held in Sri Lanka with 1600 participants from 85 countries from May 12^th to 14^th in Colombo and Kandy.

Some 750 international participants are expected from 85 countries, according to the Conference Secretariat.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will ceremonially open the conference in Colombo and Nepali President Bidhya Devi Bandari will be the Chief Guest of the closing ceremony to be held in Kandy. President Maithreepala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and senior Cabinet ministers will also grace these occasions.

Read more: UN Day of Vesak Conference & Celebrations