Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa
Address of Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, MP at the Australian Institute for International Affairs Roundtable
Tuesday, 05 April 2016 21:04
Address of Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, MP
at the Australian Institute for International Affairs Roundtable
Victoria, 4th April 2016
On January 8th last year, in a historic election, the people of Sri Lanka cast their votes for democracy, reconciliation and development. They chose free and fair elections, good governance and the rule of law over authoritarianism and impunity; they chose stability, reconciliation and peace over the politics of fear and hate. And they eschewed isolationist crony capitalism for openness to the world and a competitive, transparent rules-based economy. Basically, the people of Sri Lanka were weary of politics and governance that just wasn’t cricket. They wanted the new Sri Lanka with an undoctored pitch, an untampered ball and genuine umpires.
Address of Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera at Meeting with Australian Business Leaders and Parliamentarians
Tuesday, 05 April 2016 20:57
Address by Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera
at Lunch Meeting with Business Leaders and Parliamentarians
Melbourne, 4 April 2016
On the eight of January last year, in a historic election the Sri Lankan people voted for democracy, reconciliation and development, the three pillars on which the government is taking the country forward today. They chose robust democratic institutions over kleptocracy and authoritarianism, they chose healing and unity over hate and division and they chose a development strategy based on free competition and a level playing field over a system of crony capitalism.
Notice
Friday, 18 March 2016 15:41
Notice Please note that the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka has not appointed any Agent or Representative to handle Dual Citizenship Applications in whatsoever manner. Further the Department / High Commission/ Consulate General shall not assume any responsibility of the applicants engaging in irregular practices with unauthorized agencies said to be involved in the Dual Citizenship Application process. |
Sri Lanka condemns the terrorist attack in Lahore on Easter Sunday
Monday, 28 March 2016 00:00
Sri Lanka condemns the terrorist attack in Lahore on Easter Sunday
The Government of Sri Lanka strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack targeting innocent civilians on 27th March 2016 in Lahore.
The Government and the people of Sri Lanka wish to express our deep condolences to the families of the victims and our thoughts and prayers for the speedy recovery to those injured by the attack.
Sri Lanka stands in support and solidarity with the Government and the people of Pakistan in their steadfast commitment to eradicate terrorism.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Colombo.
28th March 2016
Condolence Message on Airplane crash in Russia - 19 March 2016
Wednesday, 23 March 2016 00:00
The Government and people of Sri Lanka are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of many lives caused by the sudden crash of Fly Dubai flight FZ981 in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don on 19th March.
The Government conveys heartfelt and profound condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of victims who grieve over this terrible tragedy, and those injured.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Colombo
23rd March 2016
Statement of Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera at the 37th Session of the SAARC Council of Ministers
Thursday, 17 March 2016 00:00
Statement by
Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka.
Thirty- Seven Session of the SAARC Council of Ministers
17th March, 2016, Pokhara, Nepal
EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Visits Sri Lanka
Tuesday, 15 March 2016 19:35
The EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica arrived in Sri Lanka today, 15th March 2016, to re-affirm EU support for the Government of Sri Lanka, review ongoing development programmes and to discuss ways and means of further enhancing Sri Lanka – EU bilateral cooperation. This is the first visit of the EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development to Sri Lanka and is the first visit by a high-level EU representative since the current Government assumed office.
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