Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa

Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana visiting New Delhi from 8^th – 10^th September 2017, called on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held talks with the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called on Minister Marapana as well. 

Read more: Foreign Minister Marapana undertakes his first official overseas visit to India

The Ambassador for Sri Lanka to Nepal Swarna Perera will handover USD 50,000 from the Government and people of Sri Lanka as humanitarian assistance for those affected by the devastation caused by floods and landslides in Nepal.

Read more: Sri Lanka provides humanitarian assistance to the people of Nepal

Address by Hon Tilak Marapana

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka

Indian Ocean Conference 2017

31^st August- 1^st September 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Excellencies,

Distinguished Guests,

Ladies & Gentlemen, 

The Indian Ocean has historically been a powerful communication channel for the spread of culture, global trade and commerce. Today, the Indian Ocean’s traditional status as a major source of livelihood is more valid than ever before, as it remains an important international trade highway. 

Read more: Address by Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana, Indian Ocean Conference 2017: 31 August 2017

State Minister of Foreign Affairs Vasantha Senanayake paid a courtesy call on the President of Lebanon General Michel Aoun at Babda Palace in Lebanon during his official visit to Lebanon. On behalf of the President of Sri Lanka, the State Minister extended an invitation to the President General Michel Aoun which was warmly accepted. 

Read more: State Minister of Foreign Affairs Vasantha Senanayake Visits Lebanon

Hon. Tilak Marapana, Minister of Development Assignments assumed duties at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday 18 August 2017. 

Minister Marapana was received by the Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Prasad Kariyawasam and senior staff upon arrival at the Ministry. Following the lighting of the traditional oil lamp and holding of religious observances, the Minister officially assumed duties at the Ministry.

Read more: Hon. Tilak Marapana assumes duties as Minister of Foreign Affairs

18 August 2017

His Majesty King Felipe VI

Kingdom of Spain 

Your Majesty, 

I am deeply saddened by the terrorist attacks in Spain on 17 August that resulted in the death and injury of so many innocent people. 

Read more: President's message addressed to King of Spain on terrorist attacks in Spain

Following his appointment by President Maithripala Sirisena on 29 July, as Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prasad Kariyawasam assumed duties yesterday morning, Tuesday 15 August 2017.

Read more: Prasad Kariyawasam assumes duties as Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs