Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs addresses the Public Forum on the “The Indian Ocean” organised by the Institute of South Asian Studies of the National University of Singapore.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Harsha de Silva visited Singapore on 9^th January 2017 to address the Public Forum cum Panel Discussion on the theme “The Indian Ocean” organised by the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) of the National University of Singapore.

National Intergration and Reconciliation Week Marked in Ottawa

The Government of Sri Lanka declared the week January 8^th -14^th, 2017 as National Integration and Reconciliation Week, based on a concept of President Maithripala Sirisena. The initiative was observed by the staff of the High Commission in Ottawa by commencing work, on Monday 09^th January, pledging to devote their energies in every manner possible towards ensuring National Integration and Reconciliation.

Minister of Foreign Affairs to undertake official visit to the United Kingdom

Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera will undertake an official visit to the United Kingdom on 9-14 January 2017. This is the first high-level visit from Sri Lanka to the UK, since the appointment of the new Government of Prime Minister Theresa May following the Brexit vote in July 2016.

Sri Lanka condemns the terrorist attack on a Christmas Market in Berlin

Sri Lanka strongly condemns the terrorist attack on a Christmas Market in Berlin on 19 December.

This attack on civilians at a time of celebration and festivity is an assault on freedom, democracy and pluralism, and an attempt to instil fear and create divisions in society. It is disturbing that the perpetrators of this act unleashed such hatred and violence during a season that heralds peace and fellowship.

Sri Lanka condemns the assassination of the Ambassador for Russia to Turkey

Sri Lanka condemns, unequivocally and in the strongest terms, the assassination of the Ambassador for the Russian Federation to the Republic of Turkey, in Ankara, on 19 December. The Government of Sri Lanka extends deepest condolences to the family of Ambassador Andrey Karlov, and the Government and people of the Russian Federation.