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Thai Pongal Message of H.E. the President
Professor Wimal Rankaduwa appointed Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka for Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Commission of Appointment of Honorary Consul for the province of Nova Scotia was ceremoniously handed over by Actg. High Commissioner Anzul Banu Jhan to Professor Wimal Rankaduwa on 04th January 2024, at the office of the High Commission in Ottawa.
Actg. High Commissioner emphasized on the need to focus on promoting bilateral trade, investment and tourism apart from routine consular assistance. She also informed that Sri Lanka is strategically located in the Indian Ocean and has potential to become a transshipment hub for Canadian Agricultural goods. Honorary Consul emphasized that Halifax being an important Canadian port and that relations between ports of both countries could be looked in to. He also said he plans to build on his network with the community to facilitate outreach and consular service. Minister Counsellor Lashinka Dammullage and the consular staff briefed him on the consular functions that come under his purview in the province of Nova Scotia.
The office of the Honorary Consul is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia and he could be reached on +1-902-449-0727 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Honorary Consul Rankaduwa is a Sri Lankan-Canadian academic and an outstanding community service leader living in the Maritimes since 1987. Currently, he is a Professor of Economics at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), where he has served as a member of the Board of Governors and the Senate for several years. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the Dalhousie University (DAL) and the Department of Economics at Saint Mary’s University( SMU) in Nova Scotia. Before joining UPEI he taught at Mount Saint Vincent University in Nova Scotia, University of Peradeniya and University of Ruhuna in Sri Lanka. He holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Dalhousie University and B.A. and M.Sc. degrees from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
In 1990, he launched the first ever Sri Lankan- Canadian series of radio ‘Voice of Taprobane’ and in 1995, he also found the television program ‘Taprobane’ to promote cultural awareness through creative entertainment.
He is one of the recipients of Top 25 Immigrants in the Maritimes of Canada in 2018. His service was also recognized by Resolution No. 3501 in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly by the Honorable Lena Metledge Diab,ECNS,MLA, Minister of Immigration, on May 04, 2016.
He is married to Ms. Sandya Rankaduwa and blessed with four children.
Sri Lanka High Commission
Ottawa
04th January 2024
FOREIGN MINISTER DINESH GUNAWARDENA MEETS WITH PAKISTAN HIGH COMMISSIONER IN COLOMBO
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena met with Pakistan High Commissioner Major General (Retd.) Muhammad Saad Khattak on 16 March 2021 at the Foreign Ministry to further discuss the avenues to expand the bilateral relationship pursuant to the recent visit to Sri Lanka by Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Both sides agreed to expeditiously implement the projects which were announced during the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan, including the setting up of mobile libraries donated by Pakistan and the offer of additional hundred medical scholarships to Sri Lankan students.
Minister Gunawardena, while welcoming the offer by Pakistan to open Buddhist pilgrim sites for Sri Lankans, conveyed that the aviation sector, along with Sri Lanka tourism would announce Pakistan - Sri Lanka sector travel packages soon. The Pakistan High Commissioner invited Buddhist monks, journalists and academics to undertake familiarization visits to Pakistan to witness the diversity of well-preserved Buddhist heritage sites.
High Commissioner Khattak extended an invitation for Minister Gunawardena to attend the Pakistan National Day celebrations on 23 March 2021 in Colombo.
Foreign Ministry
Colombo
17 March 2021
Chanaka Kurera appointed Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka for Montreal, Quebec
The Commission of Appointment of Honorary Consul for the province of Quebec was ceremoniously handed over by Actg High Commissioner Anzul Banu Jhan to Mr. Chanaka Kurera on 04th January 2024, at the office of the High Commission in Ottawa.
Briefing on the functions and duties, Actg. High Commissioner stated that the role of the Honorary Consul in the modern context goes beyond routine consular related assistance, and he would be expected to assist the High Commission in promoting the interest of Sri Lanka with focus on outreach, promotion of tourism, trade and investment. Honorary Consul Kurera informed that he is already in contact with the Sri Lankan community in Quebec and is looking forward to work on identified priority areas under the guidance of the High Commission. He also informed his intent to constitute a business council to support trade and investment between Canada and Sri Lanka. Minister Counsellor Lashinka Dammullage and the consular staff briefed him on the consular functions that come under his purview.
The office of the Honorary Consul is based in Montreal, Quebec and he could be reached on +1-514-963-5140 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Honorary Consul Kurera is the Co-founder, President and CEO of Cha’s Organics, Regenerative Organic Lanka Foundation (Guarantee) Ltd and Pearl Garden Mills (Pvt) Ltd. Among his achievements as Co-founder and CEO, his company has won, Canadian Grocer Sustainability Award, West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce Accolades Award and Canada Organic Trade Association Organic Innovator of the year.
He is fluent in Japanese and is an old boy of Maris Stella College, Negambo, Sri Lanka.
He is married to Ms. Marise May and blessed with two daughters.
Sri Lanka High Commission
Ottawa
04th January 2024
MEDIA STATEMENT OF THE FOREIGN MINISTRY-16 MARCH 2021
Recent media reports have highlighted statements made in regard to a proposal to ban the wearing of the burqa and niqab in Sri Lanka.
Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage has said that a decision has not been taken by the Government to impose such a ban and it is merely a proposal, which is under discussion. This proposal has been based on the precautionary measures that are needed on national security grounds, following the investigations of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) on Easter Sunday attacks.
The Government will initiate a broader dialogue with all parties concerned and sufficient time will be taken for necessary consultations to be held and for consensus to be reached.
16 March 2021
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