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Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa

JOINT STAMP LAUNCHES IN SRI LANKA AND SINGAPORE TO COMMEMORATE 50 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC TIES

A joint stamp release ceremony was held at the Foreign Ministry, Sri Lanka on 27 July to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties which took place on the same day in 1970. This milestone event was held with the participation of the Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, joining virtually.

The two stamps ceremonially unveiled at the event, were especially designed for the occasion to depict the theme “Marine Conservation”, and showcase the restoration of Coral Ecosystem in Sri Lanka, and Mangroves in Singapore and reflects the shared interest and commitment of both countries in protecting the marine environment.

Speaking at the occasion, Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena highlighted the long standing friendly relations between the two countries, nurtured by deep rooted linkages at community and societal levels. He recalled his meeting with Minister Balakrishnan when both were holding different portfolios and the discussions held on tackling challenges posed by climate change across the globe. The Minister Gunawardena said further that the unveiling of commemorative postage stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, undoubtedly shows the great warmth and friendship that exist between the two countries.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, in his remarks, spoke on the warm and long-standing nature of Singapore-Sri Lanka relations. He noted the close and meaningful cooperation between our two countries, including during this COVID-19 period.

The event was attended by the former Sri Lanka High Commissioners who served in Singapore, Chitranganee Wagiswara, Nimal Weerarathna, Ferial Ashraff and Hony. Consul of Singapore in Sri Lanka Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, Singaporean business community in Sri Lanka, Secretary of the Ministry of Mass Media, Officials of the Foreign Ministry and the Department of Posts.

Meanwhile in Singapore, a ceremony was held at the Shangri La a few hours prior to the Colombo event where High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore Sashikala Premawardhane and Non-Resident High Commissioner of Singapore Chandra Das unveiled the two stamps in the presence of Director-General of the South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Gilbert Oh. Deputy Director of Postal & Consumer Policy, Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) Ruth Wong, and Vice President Philately & Stamps Peggy Teo together with several other officials of MFA, IMDB, SingPost and the High Commission of Sri Lanka.

The Foreign Ministry extends its appreciation and congratulations to the Government of Singapore, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore, Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore, SingPost, and the Department of Post of Sri Lanka and to the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore for the successful issuance of the commemorative stamps marking 50 years of friendship between Sri Lanka and Singapore.

Foreign Ministry
Colombo

27 July, 2021

(https://mfa.gov.lk/joint-stamp-sl-sin/)

Notice from Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau

Sri Lanka Tourism is deeply shocked and saddened by the Easter attacks that took place on Sunday in Sri Lanka.

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to all the victims and their families, and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured. In the immediate aftermath of the explosions we deployed our trained emergency response teams and have representatives in hospitals, affected hotels and the airport to assist tourists in any way possible including hotel transfers,airline bookings,airport transfer,itinerary changes,hospital treatment,contacting their loved ones and reuniting missing family members through their respective missions.

We wish to inform the loved ones of those injured, deceased or missing that wish to travel to Sri Lanka that our teams are in place and will facilitate the local hospitality upon their arrivals at the airport. Please contact Ms. Madubhani Perera,Director/Marketing +94 77 398 65 53 (madu@srilanka.travel ) or Mr. Viranga Bandara , Assistant Director + 94 77 290 72 75 (viranga@srilanka.travel ) of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau for assistance in this regard.

APPOINTMENT OF THE FIRST HIGH COMMISSIONER OF THE NEW ZEALAND TO SRI LANKA

The Government of New Zealand with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka has appointed Mr. Michael Edward Appleton as the first High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka based in Colombo. He has presented credentials to H.E. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka on 22 July 2021 at 10.30 a.m. at President’s House, Colombo 01.

Foreign Ministry

Colombo

22 July, 2021

(https://mfa.gov.lk/new-zealand-sl/)

Explosions in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka High Commission has assigned the following points of contact to respond/assist public inquires on the situation in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the explosions on Sunday 21^stApril, 2019.

The following officers may be contacted on matters related to Consular Affairs, Media, Travel and Tourism or any other matters of concern. Please note that the High Commission will only respond to specific queries of concern and relevance and not to general queries on the situation.

For Urgent Inquires Contact Details

Mission Hotline 613-233-8449

Mrs. J. Ellepola/ Mr. S.Amarakoon slhcit@rogers.com

For Consular Matters 613-233-3994

Mrs.S. Khan This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

613-233-3994

For Media, Travel and Tourism 613-233-1550

Mrs.Mithila Perera This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

24 hour hotline for inquires on affected foreign nationals

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka +94 11 232 3015

In addition to the above, the following Sri Lanka Police helpline is also available for assistance.

Sri Lanka Police Helpline +94 11 232 2485

Sri Lanka High Commission

Ottawa

21^st April 2019

APPOINTMENT OF AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA TO SRI LANKA

The Government of the Republic of Cuba with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka has appointed Mr. Andrés Marcelo Garrido as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to Sri Lanka in Succession of H.E. (Ms.) Juana Elena Ramos Rodriguez. He has presented credentials to H.E. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka on 22 July 2021 at 10.30 a.m. at President’s House, Colombo 01.