Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa

Address of Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera at Meeting with Australian Business Leaders and Parliamentarians

Tuesday, 05 April 2016 20:57

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Address by Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera

at Lunch Meeting with Business Leaders and Parliamentarians

Melbourne, 4 April 2016

On the eight of January last year, in a historic election the Sri Lankan people voted for democracy, reconciliation and development, the three pillars on which the government is taking the country forward today. They chose robust democratic institutions over kleptocracy and authoritarianism, they chose healing and unity over hate and division and they chose a development strategy based on free competition and a level playing field over a system of crony capitalism.

Notice

Friday, 18 March 2016 15:41

Notice

Please note that the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka has not appointed any Agent or Representative to handle Dual Citizenship Applications in whatsoever manner.

Further the Department / High Commission/ Consulate General shall not assume any responsibility of the applicants engaging in irregular practices with unauthorized agencies said to be involved in the Dual Citizenship Application process.

Sri Lanka condemns the terrorist attack in Lahore on Easter Sunday

Monday, 28 March 2016 00:00

Sri Lanka condemns the terrorist attack in Lahore on Easter Sunday

The Government of Sri Lanka strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack targeting innocent civilians on 27^th March 2016 in Lahore.

The Government and the people of Sri Lanka wish to express our deep condolences to the families of the victims and our thoughts and prayers for the speedy recovery to those injured by the attack.

Sri Lanka stands in support and solidarity with the Government and the people of Pakistan in their steadfast commitment to eradicate terrorism.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Colombo.

28^th March 2016

Condolence Message on Airplane crash in Russia - 19 March 2016

Wednesday, 23 March 2016 00:00

The Government and people of Sri Lanka are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of many lives caused by the sudden crash of Fly Dubai flight FZ981 in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don on 19th March.

The Government conveys heartfelt and profound condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of victims who grieve over this terrible tragedy, and those injured.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Colombo

23rd March 2016

Statement of Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera at the 37th Session of the SAARC Council of Ministers

Thursday, 17 March 2016 00:00

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Statement by

Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka.

Thirty- Seven Session of the SAARC Council of Ministers

17^th March, 2016, Pokhara, Nepal

EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Visits Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 15 March 2016 19:35

The EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica arrived in Sri Lanka today, 15^th March 2016, to re-affirm EU support for the Government of Sri Lanka, review ongoing development programmes and to discuss ways and means of further enhancing Sri Lanka – EU bilateral cooperation. This is the first visit of the EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development to Sri Lanka and is the first visit by a high-level EU representative since the current Government assumed office.

SAARC Inter-Summit Session to be held in Pokhara, Nepal: 14-17 March 2016

Tuesday, 15 March 2016 19:23

The Inter-Summit Session of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) will be held in Pokhara, Nepal from 14-17 March 2016. The meeting will provide an opportunity for member states to assess the progress of decisions that had been taken in various SAARC forums, including decisions of the 18^th SAARC Summit held in November 2014 in Kathmandu, and identify priority issues to be taken forward in SAARC related activities and programmes.