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GOSL makes arrangements to evacuate Sri Lankans in Yemen

It has been reported that there are around 75-100 Sri Lankan expatriates, including students in Yemen. Due to the volatile situation in the country, the Government of Sri Lanka is making arrangements to evacuate all Sri Lankans in Yemen, who are principally residing in the capital, Sana’a and other main cities, such as Hodeida, Aden and Mukalla.

Foreign Minister pays last respects to Former Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew

Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, arrived in Singapore today, and proceeded to the Parliament House, accompanied by Mr. Wishwanath Aponsu, Acting High Commissioner in Singapore to pay condolences on behalf of H.E. the President, Hon. Prime Minister and the people of Sri Lanka.

President Maithripala Sirisena Undertakes Successful State Visit to the People’s Republic of China

H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, President of Sri Lanka paid a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China from 25 to 27 March 2015 on the invitation of H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China. During the visit, President Sirisena also met with H.E. Li Keqiang, Premier, and H.E. Zhang Dejiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China. This was President Sirisena’s first visit to China as President undertaken within three months of his election.

State Visit of His Highness the Emir of the State of Qatar to Sri Lanka

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His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar arrived in Sri Lanka on a State Visit today, 24^th March 2015 at the invitation of President H.E. Maithripala Sirisena.

Swiss Foreign Minister concludes successful visit to Sri Lanka

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Dr. Didier Burkhalter, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland paid an official visit to Sri Lanka from 16 to 18 March 2015, accompanied by a high level delegation. This was the first official visit of a Swiss Foreign Minister to Sri Lanka.