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Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa
FOREIGN MINISTER PROF. PEIRIS DISCUSSES ENERGY SECURITY, INCREASED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH UAE FOREIGN MINISTER
Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris met Minister of Foreign Relations and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the sidelines of the 5th Indian Ocean Conference – IOC 2021 that was held in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Foreign Minister of U.A.E. welcomed the Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris to U.A.E. and recalled the friendly relations that exist between the two countries over the decades.
Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris extended congratulations to the U.A.E. Foreign Minister on the 50th Anniversary of the National Day of the U.A.E. which falls on 2 December 2021. The Foreign Minister of the U.A.E. emphasized the importance of enhancing friendly relations by high-level visits between the two countries and expressed his willingness to visit Sri Lanka in the course of next year. Foreign Minister Prof. Peiris mentioned that Minister Sheikh Abdullah would receive a very warm welcome in Sri Lanka.
Minister Prof. Peiris briefed the Foreign Minister on the country’s situation with regard to the Covid-19 pandemic and the successful measures being implemented by the Government of Sri Lanka to control the spread of the virus. Minister Prof. Peiris said that Sri Lanka consistently appreciates the support of the U.A.E. in multilateral fora, especially in the Human Rights Council and emphasized that Sri Lank cannot accept any intrusive external mechanisms when robust domestic mechanisms are vigorously moving forward.
Among the other topics discussed by the two Foreign Ministers were cooperation in the energy sector, enhanced employment opportunities for Sri Lankans in the U.A.E. and increasing the volumes of investment by the U.A.E. in commercial ventures in Sri Lanka.
Foreign Ministry
Colombo
07 December, 2021
MESSAGE OF H.E.THE PRESIDENT ON THE OCCASION OF RAMAZAN
MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OF INDIA CALLS ON FOREIGN MINISTER PROF. G. L. PEIRIS
Foreign Minister Prof. G. L Peiris and Minister of External Affairs of India Dr. S. Jaishankar discussed bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and India on the sidelines of the 5th Indian Ocean Conference in Abu Dhabi.
Cooperation in the economic sector, cultural as well as people to people initiatives, and joint initiatives in regional organisations formed the main subject matter of the discussion.
Foreign Ministry
Colombo
06 December, 2021
PRESIDENT’S SPEECH AT NATIONAL RANAVIRU DAY COMMEMORATION
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said, “I will not allow any room for attempts to discredit and destroy the dignity of our war heroes who made countless sacrifices to bring peace to entire Sri Lanka.
…..If any international body or organization continuously target our country and our war heroes, using baseless allegations, I will also not hesitate to withdraw Sri Lanka from such bodies or organizations”
President Rajapaksa made this comment today (19 May) during his speech at the Ranaviru Day commemoration.
The full text of the speech is below:
Reverend Maha Sanga representing Maha Nayaka Theros and Anu Nayaka Theros of Malwatta and Asgiriya Chapters, Amarapura and Ramannya Nikayas,
His Eminence Cardinal,
Hindu Kurukkal leader, Islam Mowlawi,
- Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa, former President and the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka,
- Hon. Maithripala Sirisena, former President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka,
- Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda,
- Marshal of the Air Force Roshan Gunatilleke, Governor of the Western Province
- Secretary to the President,
- Secretary Defence,
- Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force,
- Acting Inspector General of Police, Director General of the Department of Civil Defence,
- Distinguished guests,
- War heroes of Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Civil Defence,
- Dear parents, wives, sons and daughters of war heroes,
May 19th is a very important milestone in the history of Sri Lanka.
SWEDISH AMBASSADOR CALLS ON FOREIGN MINISTER
The Swedish Ambassador concurrently accredited to Sri Lanka from New Delhi Klas Molin discussed matters of mutual interest during a meeting with Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris on Thursday 2 December 2021 at the Foreign Ministry.
Minster Peiris conveyed Sri Lanka’s felicitations to Sweden on the election of the country’s first woman Prime Minister. The two sides appreciated the evolution of Swedish - Sri Lanka relations over the years from development cooperation to a vibrant, multifaceted partnership encompassing trade, investment and tourism ties. Referring to the presence of Swedish companies in Sri Lanka, Ambassador Molin informed that further promotion of trade is facilitated by ‘Business Sweden’ which supports market expansion of Swedish SMEs.
Recalling Sweden’s contribution as an important development partner in the construction of the Kotmale Dam, Minister Peiris conveyed Sri Lanka’s readiness to increase engagement with Sweden in spheres of synergy including sustainable development, clean technology and ICT. The Foreign Minister also apprised the visiting Ambassador of progress in reconciliation and development.
Ambassador Molin also met Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage during the visit.
Foreign Ministry
Colombo
05 December, 2021
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