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President Maithripala Sirisena condoles with Japanese earthquake victims.

President Maithripala Sirisena, in a message to His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito expressed his deepest condolences and sympathies to the victims of the earthquake that struck the Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan on the 14th and 16th of April 2016. The President, further in his message, expressed confidence that the resilient people of Japan will overcome the calamity with their indomitable spirit and courage. The President also expressed the readiness of the government and people of Sri Lanka to stand by with the people of Japan, in a spirit of friendship and solidarity at their time of difficulty.

Joint Statement between the People’s Republic of China and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

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1. At the invitation of His Excellency Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, paid an official visit to the People's Republic of China from 6th to 9th April, 2016.

Dr. Harsha De Silva, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka Undertakes a Visit to Japan from 20th to 26th March 2016

Dr. Harsha de Silva, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs undertook a visit on an invitation extended by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan from 20^th – 26^th March 2016.

Acting Foreign Minister meets Members of German-South Asia Parliamentary Friendship Group

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Actg. Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Harsha de Silva, received today Members of German-South -Asia Parliamentary Friendship Group at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who were on an official tour from 6-9 April 2016 in Sri Lanka. The delegation comprised of parliamentarians representing the Social Democratic Party and the Christian Democratic Union.

Sri Lanka condemns the terrorist attack in Lahore on Easter Sunday

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