Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa
Statement on terrorist attack on mosque in Sinai
Friday, 24 November 2017 21:06
The Government of Sri Lanka condemns in the strongest terms, today's terrorist attack on worshippers at a mosque in the Sinai region of Egypt. Attacking those at prayer is an act of inexplicable brutality. The Government and people of Sri Lanka offer deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and wish those who are injured, a speedy recovery.
While expressing solidarity with the Government of Egypt at this time of national mourning, the Government of Sri Lanka urges the international community to join hands to find effective ways and means to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka
Colombo
24 November 2017
President Maithripala Sirisena to visit the Republic of Korea
Thursday, 23 November 2017 20:52
On the invitation of President Moon Jae-in, the President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena will undertake a state visit to the Republic of Korea from 28 to 30 November 2017, in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea.
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A Sri Lankan’s Photograph of African Lionesses Captivates the World
Monday, 20 November 2017 00:00
A Sri Lankan won the Grand Prize at the world’s preeminent nature photography competition.
Lakshitha Karunarathna’s photo of a pride of huddling African lionesses was the Grand Prize winner of the 2017 Nature’s Best Windland Smith Rice Awards held in Washington D.C. on Thursday, November 16. Karunarathna accepted the award at a gala event at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. This is the first time in the competition’s two-decade-long history a photographer from Sri Lanka has taken home the award.
Read more: A Sri Lankan’s Photograph of African Lionesses Captivates the World
Article titled "Struggle for human rights in Sri Lanka: Progress despite a difficult legacy"
Friday, 17 November 2017 16:16
Please find attached hereto, for your information, an article titled "Struggle for human rights in Sri Lanka: Progress despite a difficult legacy" by Hon. Dr. Harsha de Silva, Deputy Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs, which appeared in The Island on Friday, 17th November 2017. The article is also available online at http://www.islandlk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=175125
Sri Lanka and Australia successfully conclude Second Round of Senior Officials’ Talks
Friday, 17 November 2017 16:08
The Second Round of Senior Officials’ Talks between the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade concluded in Canberra on 16th November 2017.
Read more: Sri Lanka and Australia successfully conclude Second Round of Senior Officials’ Talks
Sri Lanka's Response published in the Toronto Star
Thursday, 16 November 2017 21:50
Your letters: Sri Lanka has a long, proud history of peacekeeping with the UN-
Tues., Nov. 14, 2017
Sri Lanka’s military aren’t ready to be peacekeepers, Opinion, Nov. 3
Unfortunately, this column by Liberal MP Gary Anandasangaree does not portray the factual position regarding Sri Lanka’s contribution to UN peacekeeping missions, or the progressive developments in the country under the National Unity government.
Sri Lanka values its membership in the UN, which spans more than 60 years, and is committed to contributing positively to its work. Sri Lanka’s contribution to the work of the UN, for long years, is well acknowledged.
Source: The Star.com (Toronto Star) - Read the full response......
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