Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa

SIXTH SRI LANKA-PAKISTAN FOREIGN OFFICE CONSULTATIONS CONCLUDED VIRTUALLY

2020-12-17

The sixth round of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Foreign Office Consultations was convened by virtual mode on 16 December 2020 after a lapse of three years under the co-chairmanship of Foreign Secretaries Admiral (Prof) Jayanath Colombage and Ambassador Sohail Mahmood respectively.

During the Consultations, a wide range of issues reflecting the robust collaboration between the two countries were discussed. This covered trade and investment, culture and tourism, defence cooperation, agriculture and animal husbandry, education and technical cooperation, sports and media, aviation sectors with emphasis on a deliverable work agenda.

Foreign Secretary Admiral (Prof) Colombage underscored the realignment of Sri Lanka’s foreign relations towards neutrality and neighbourhood centric cooperation, based on the three pillars of national security, economic development and foreign policy. Foreign Secretary Ambassador Mahmood assured Pakistan’s full support for Sri Lanka’s development agenda through enhanced collaborations.

In order to address the constraints in achieving the full benefits of the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA) that was signed in 2002, both sides agreed to revitalize the already established affiliated bilateral instruments. As PSFTA was Pakistan’s first such bilateral trade mechanism with another country, Foreign Secretary Mahmood stressed the need to expand its activities to capital and investment fields. Sri Lanka thanked Pakistan for the forthright support given to the Sri Lankans in Pakistan, particularly students, when the Covid-19 outbreak emerged. Both Foreign Secretaries endorsed rapid action to finalize the pending bilateral instruments without delay, while expediting the credit line projects implementation.

Along with Foreign Secretary Admiral (Prof) Colombage, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in Islamabad Vice Admiral Mohan Wijewickrama, Sri Lanka’s Consul General in Karachi G.L.Gnanatheva and Senior Officials of the Foreign Ministry, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Education and the Representatives of the Sri Lankan Airlines participated at the virtual Consultations.

Foreign Ministry

Colombo

17 December 2020

Notice to All Sri Lankan Pensioners Stranded in Canada due to COVID – 19 Pandemic

Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry Before Their Meeting

SRI LANKA TO PARTNER WITH THAILAND IN DIVERSIFIED AREAS FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION

2020-12-14-I

Ambassador of Thailand in Sri Lanka Chulamanee Chartsuwan paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage on 10 December 2020 and discussed ways to fast track areas of cooperation in diversified sectors.

The two dignitaries held focused discussions on ways to strengthen and fast track the bilateral relationship. Both commended the ongoing discussions on the Thailand Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement and noted on the progress made by both sides. The 1st Round Negotiations of ‘Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement’ was held in 2018 during the official visit of the Prime Minister of Thailand to Sri Lanka. The second meeting of the ‘Sri Lanka-Thailand Trade Negotiating Committee’ was held in 2019. Both parties endorsed that they are hopeful the negotiation process will be completed soon to reap the benefits for enhanced economic cooperation.

Ambassador Chartsuwan said that there is much scope for further expansion of Sri Lanka’s exports to Thailand through the implementation of the Strategic Economic Partnership (SEP) which was signed during the official visit of the Prime Minister of Thailand. The SEP outlines cooperation under 10 sectors such as infrastructure, agro industry, fisheries, gems and jewellery, tourism, SMEs, financial cooperation, packaging industries, IT sector development and other sectors of mutual economic interest.

Sri Lanka and Thailand have sustained a timeless, mutually enriching relationship over centuries. People of both countries are bound by the Theravada Buddhist links, and both countries have continued to flourish and diversify into multifaceted areas of cooperation since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations in 1955.

Foreign Ministry
Colombo

14 December 2020

Notice of Vacancy of Chauffeur/Driver

The Sri Lanka High Commission / Ottawa seeking a suitable candidate for the post of Chauffeur / Driver

Salary : CA$ 2,185.00 Monthly

Working Hours : Monday through Friday 9.00 am - 4.45 pm

(After / before office hours and during weekends / holidays overtime will be paid)

Driving Licence : Canadian Driving Licence (G class)

Curriculum Vitae can be forwarded to : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Application deadline : 15 (Thursday) December, 2022 by 5.00 pm.

Date of Appointment : 02 January 2023

N.B: Applications will be short listed and called for an interview.

Sri Lanka High Commission

Suite 1204, 333 Laurier Avenue, Ottawa, On, K1P 1C1