Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa

Statement on nuclear test by DPRK

Sri Lanka notes with concern on the reported nuclear test recently conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Sri Lanka joins the international community in urging North Korea to refrain from taking any action that would adversely impact on the peace and stability of the region.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Colombo

18 January 2016

Statement on terrorist attack in Jakarta

Sri Lanka strongly condemns the terrorist attack which took place in Jakarta today morning, 14^th January 2016.

The Government of Sri Lanka extends Condolences to the families of the victims who died in the incident.

Sri Lanka reiterates its strong commitment to work with the international community including Indonesia to eradicate the scourge of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Colombo

14th January 2016

Sri Lanka endorses the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

At an event held at the United Nations on 25th September 2013 in New York, 122 Member States of the United Nations endorsed the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

‘No foreign influences in drafting new constitution’ – President emphasized

President Maithripala Sirisena says that there is no any foreign influence in formulating the new constitution and this will be done understanding the needs of the country, even though some extremists groups spread false rumours across the country that the Government is prepared to implement the new constitution under the foreign influences.

Statement to Media by Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera after official talks with Norway Foreign Minister Børge Brende

Statement to the Media by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Foreign Affairs

after the Official Talks with Hon. Børge Brende, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 7 January 2016

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen,

It has been an honour and a privilege to welcome the Norwegian Foreign Minister the Hon. Børge Brende to Sri Lanka, this morning. An official visit by a Norwegian Foreign Minister takes place after nearly 11 years. I hope that the very productive meeting we have just concluded will set the tone for this new chapter in our relations.