Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa
US President sees new hope in Lanka
Wednesday, 28 January 2015 20:50
The President of the United States, Barack Obama, notes that there is new hope for democracy in Sri Lanka and that India can help countries like Sri Lanka forge a better future.
In a transcript posted on the White House website of a speech Obama made at the Siri Fort Auditorium in India, the US President is quoted as saying that India can help other countries with their elections by using the experience India has with its elections.
UK Minister Hugo Swire to visit Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 28 January 2015 20:48
The UK Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Hugo Swire is paying a second visit to Sri Lanka from 28-30 January, shortly after the formation of a new government, the UK High Commission in Colombo said in a release today.
As part of a broad visit Mr. Swire will call on senior ministers including Prime Minister Wickremesinghe to discuss the new government's reform programme and areas of potential co-operation.
Six new Governors sworn in
Wednesday, 28 January 2015 20:47
Six new Governors were sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat today (27).They were:
Mr. H. M. G. S. Palihakkara – Governor of the Northern Province
Mr. Austin Fernando – Governor of the Eastern Province
Mr. Marshall Perera – Governor of the Sabaragamuwa Province
Ms. Surangani Eallawala – Governor of the Central Province
Mr. P. B. Dissanayake – Governor of the North Central Province
Mr. M. P. Jayasinghe – Governor of the Uva Province
Earlier, Mr K.C. Yogeswaran, Mrs. Amara Piyaseeli Ratnayake and Mr. Hemakumara Nanayakkara were sworn in as Governors of Western, North Western and Southern Provinces respectively.
Source: www.priu.gov.lk
Sri Lanka aims to improve ties with India - Prime Minister
Wednesday, 28 January 2015 20:46
“Sri Lanka is wanting to go beyond strengthening traditional ties to strengthening economic ties to enter the modern age”, said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe speaking at the Indian High Commission reception to mark the 66 th Indian Republic Day.
He further said that the newly elected President Maithripala Sirisena and the masses who voted him to power share this perspective.
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India ready to take bilateral relationship to next level with new government of Sri Lanka – Indian HC
Wednesday, 28 January 2015 20:42
India’s High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Y. K. Sinha his country is ready to work with the new government of Sri Lanka to take the bilateral relationship between the two nations to the next level and stands ready to continue to provide support and partnership to the closest neighbor in realizing its people's aspirations.
"India looks forward to working with the new Government of Sri Lanka to take the bilateral relationship to the next level for the benefit of the people of the two countries and the South Asian region as a whole," the High Commissioner said at the 66th Republic day celebrations held at the India House Monday.
Speaking about the state of India-Sri Lanka relations, High Commissioner highlighted that India shares a special relationship with Sri Lanka which is not just geographical, but dictated by ties of shared religions, cultural practices, family linkages, linguistic commonalities, economic inter-linkages, and political understanding between two democracies.
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera concludes two day visit to India
Tuesday, 20 January 2015 16:28
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera who was in New Delhi for a two day official visit on the invitation of the Indian External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj concluded his visit successfully today. This is the first foreign visit undertaken by Minister Samaraweera after assumption of office on 12th January, and reflects the priority attached by Sri Lanka towards enhanced relations with India.
During this visit, Minister Samaraweera held bilateral talks with the Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Sunday (18/01) and called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.
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Mrs Chitranganee Wagiswara appointed as the new Foreign Secretary
Monday, 19 January 2015 17:11
Mrs. Chitranganee Wagiswara has been appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the President Maithripala Sirisena. She received her letter of appointment from President Sirisena today (19th January 2015) at the Presidential Secretariat. Thereafter, Mrs Wagiswara assumed duties at the Ministry Office at a simple ceremony.
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