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Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa
Canada emphasizes the need to capitalize on the positive trajectory of its partnership with Sri Lanka
Director General for South Asia, Global Affairs, Canada, Ambassador David Hartman who is on a bilateral visit to Sri Lanka, has reiterated the strong desire of the Canadian government to move the bilateral relationship forward with Sri Lanka to capitalize on the positive trajectory of Sri Lanka’s relationship with Canada.
At discussions in Colombo between Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha and Ambassador Hartman on Monday 27 January 2020, the two sides agreed to work towards the early finalization of the MoU on Bilateral Consultations which will provide a mechanism for a structured dialogue on the bilateral partnership and will facilitate regular consultations.
While acknowledging the long-term Canadian development assistance as well as contribution towards national language programmes, demining and value chain related initiatives, Foreign Secretary Aryasinha emphasized the necessity to improve economic cooperation with Canada particularly with regard to trade and investment. Agriculture and vocational training and skills development were also identified as possible areas for further cooperation.
Accordingly, Canada and Sri Lanka have agreed to further intensify the bilateral partnership by building upon the ongoing cooperation as well as broadening the scope of engagement between the two countries.
Discussions also focused on reconciliation, the possible contribution of the multi-ethnic Sri Lankan expatriate community in Canada for developmental initiatives and initiatives relating to Foreign Relations Ministry’s economic diplomacy programme.
Ambassador Hartman was joined by Canadian High Commissioner David McKinnon and Deputy High Commissioner of Canada, Ms. Marie-Josée Rhéaume at the meeting, while senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Relations were associated with Foreign Secretary Mr. Aryasinha.
Ministry of Foreign Relations
Colombo
28 January 2020
EGYPTIAN ENVOY IN COLOMBO BIDS FAREWELL
The outgoing Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt Hussein Abdelhamid El Saharty paid a farewell call on Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris at the Foreign Ministry, on 01 October 2021.
Acknowledging the contributions of Ambassador Saharty during his tenure, Minister Peiris recalled with a sense of appreciation the role played by Egypt in the Non-Aligned Movement where Sri Lanka was also an active member and acknowledged the relevance of the values of the NAM in today’s world.
Taking stock of the bilateral engagements, the Minister highlighted the need for strengthening cooperation in the spheres of Tourism and Trade, given the expertise of both countries in these fields and the fact that Ceylon Tea enjoys a prominent place among tea lovers of Egypt. The Ambassador noted that following the bilateral consultations held last year the volume of Ceylon Tea imported into Egypt has increased and assured that ways and means will be explored to improve bilateral trade in other areas of interest too.
Minister Peiris expressed his deep appreciation to the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt for their statement on the Oral Update by the High Commissioner for Human Rights during the General Debate where Egypt commended the efforts being made by the Government for the promotion and protection of human rights in Sri Lanka. The Ambassador, sharing Egypt’s own experience in combating terrorism and extremism, underlined the importance of working together as likeminded nations towards safeguarding national interests
The Minister added that the continuation of the functions of the Office of Missing Persons, Office of Reparation and the Office of National Unity and Reconciliation sanctioned by the new Government is reflective of the consistency the Government wishes to maintain towards addressing issues and reaching out to people as well as bringing in reconciliation and transitional justice, and that these genuine efforts should not be allowed to be aborted by selective application of human rights as a pretext for intervention in the internal affairs of states.
The Minister congratulated and extended his best wishes to Ambassador Saharty who is due to assume duties in the Foreign Ministry in Cairo as the Deputy Assistant Minister of Non-Governmental Organizations.
Foreign Ministry
Colombo
06 October, 2021
Invitation -72nd National Day of Sri Lanka
PROVIDING CONSULAR SERVICES TO PUBLIC BY THE FOREIGN MINISTRY
While adhering to the prevailing Health Guidelines, the Consular Affairs Division 2nd Floor, Ceylinco Building) of the Foreign Ministry has started providing consular services to the walking customers with effect from Monday, 04 October 2021, from 7.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. on working days.
Service seekers are also encouraged to obtain online appointments via the link: http://consular.mfa.gov.lk/ONLINEBOOKING
In addition, the following Regional Consular Offices are also open to serve the public during the office hours on working days. Those who are residing in the respective provinces and neighboring areas are encouraged to visit the following Regional Consular Offices to obtain their services.
- Matara – Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Pamburana, Matara, 041-2226697
- Jaffna - Jaffna District Secretariat, 021-2215972
- Kandy - Mahinda Rajapaksa Information Technology Center, 081-2384410
- Kurunegala - Department of Child and Probation Care, 037-2225931
- Trincomalee - Chief Secretary’s Office, 026-2223186
For more details, you may contact the Consular Affairs Division via;
Authentication & Verification of certificates/documents: Tel- 2338812/7711194
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sri Lankans death in abroad: 2338836/3136715
Compensation with regard to Sri Lankans death in abroad: 2437635/7101193
Repatriation of Stranded Sri Lankans: 2338837
Overseas Sri Lankans Affairs: 2338847
Miscellaneous: 2338843
Other Section: 2335942
Foreign Ministry
Colombo
06 October 2021
(https://mfa.gov.lk/consular-services-fm/)
Sri Lanka High Commission in Canada celebrates Thai Pongal
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Canada celebrated Thai Pongal on 19 January 2020 at the Official Residence of the High Commissioner amidst a large gathering.
The celebrations commenced with a Welcome Address followed by the lighting of the traditional oil lamp by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Canada, Asoka Girihagama, Mrs. Sudarma Girihagama, a representative of the Sri Lankan community in Ottawa and representatives of the Tamil community in Ottawa.
After the reading of the Thai Pongal message by H. E the President of Sri Lanka, High Commissioner Girihagama addressed the gathering.
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