Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa

INTERVIEW OF FOREIGN SECRETARY COLOMBAGE ON SRI LANKA’S FOREIGN RELATIONS AND PRIORITIES

Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage speaks on Sri Lanka’s Foreign Relations and the Government’s priorities at a special interview on "GET REAL with Mahieash Johnney - Foreign Relations under President Gotabaya" telecast on Derana 24 Channel on 20 August.

The interview may be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvWkX4AIGNo

Promoting the International Research Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship organized by the Open University of Sri Lanka

First International Research Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME 2022), which is scheduled to be held from 31st t March to 1st April, 2022 via an online platform under the theme of "Business: Innovation, Challenges and Resilience"

https://icome.ou.ac.lk/

POLICY STATEMENT MADE BY PRESIDENT GOTABAYA RAJAPAKSA AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE NINTH PARLIAMENT

Request for Donation of Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Kits urgently required by the Health Authorities in Sri Lanka

The State Ministry of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals of Sri Lanka has informed that with the rise in the number of Omicron cases island wide, there is an increasing need for Rapid Antigen Test( RAT) Kits in Public Hospitals and Health Centres in Sri Lanka.

The specification is annexed herewith.

Kindly note that the donors should bear the cost of transportation of the air freight and ground handling at the place of origin. The High Commission could facilitate obtaining necessary approval from the National Medicine Regulatory Authority (NMRA) and import licenses from the Department of Imports and Exports.

As time is of the essence, the High Commission would appreciate the donations by Overseas Sri Lankans and Friends of Sri Lanka in Canada towards this worthy cause. Those who are able to extend help donating RAT kits, at this hour of need are kindly requested to contact the High Commission through email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sri Lanka High Commission

Ottawa

Canada

14-02-2022

Antigen

STATE MINISTER OF REGIONAL CO-OPERATION THARAKA BALASURIYA REITERATES NEED TO STRENGTHEN RELATIONS WITH ASIAN NEIGHBOURS

2020-08-19-State_Minister

State Minister of Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry today (19 August). The State Minister was received by Foreign Secretary Admiral (Prof.) Jayanath Colombage and other senior officials, upon his arrival at the Ministry. Religious observances were conducted to invoke blessings prior to the assumption of duties.

State Minister Balasuriya, addressing the gathering of senior officials and staff of the Ministry, following the assumption of duties, highlighted the importance of regional co-operation within Sri Lanka’s foreign policy and the necessity of exploring potential to attract investment to the country through regional co-operation. He reiterated that Sri Lanka will maintain close relations with neighbouring countries, especially within the Asian region with whom Sri Lanka has been maintaining close and friendly ties.

The State Minister also highlighted that he is looking forward to working closely with Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and the officials of the Ministry in achieving the foreign policy objectives of the country under the leadership of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Welcoming the State Minister, Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Colombage extended congratulations on the new appointment and also highlighted the Foreign Ministry’s contribution to the development of Sri Lanka’s economic sector while maintaining the friendly neighbourhood foreign policy through regional co-operation.

State Minister Balasuriya was first elected to Parliament in 2015 and held the State Ministerial portfolio of Social Security following the establishment of the new Government under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in November 2019.

Previously, he was a member of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council, for which he was elected in the year 2012.

Foreign Ministry

Colombo

19 August 2020