FOREIGN MINISTER DINESH GUNAWARDENA DISCUSSES BILATERAL PRIORITIES WITH THE SAUDI MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS
In his virtual discussion with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena lauded the bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia and highlighted the potential that existed for further [...]
THE LATE LAKSHMAN KADIRGAMAR WAS AN EXCELLENT AND EXEMPLARY LEADER
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena stated that the late Lakshman Kadirgamar was a great Minister born in Sri Lanka and an excellent and exemplary leader. Minister Gunawardena made these observations after paying a floral tribute [...]
47TH CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE COLOMBO PLAN INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY THE HON. DINESH GUNAWARDENA, FOREIGN MINISTER OF SRI LANKA
Mr. President, Hon. Ministers, Chair of the 46th CCM, Heads of Delegations, Secretary General of The Colombo Plan, Heads and Representatives of International Organizations, Foreign Secretary Admiral Colombage, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends. It is a [...]
COLOMBO PLAN IS A SOURCE OF STRENGTH TO FACE POST- PANDEMIC GLOBAL CHALLENGES – FOREIGN MINISTER
Addressing the inaugural session of the 47th Consultative Committee Meeting of The Colombo Plan on August 11, Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that The Colombo Plan’s work and experience in the areas of socio-economic development will [...]
COP26 REGIONAL AMBASSADOR FOR ASIA-PACIFIC AND SOUTH ASIA KEN O’FLAHERTY COMMENDS SRI LANKA FOR ITS COMMITMENTS ON RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CLIMATE ACTION
The COP26 Regional Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific and South Asia Ken O’Flaherty congratulated Sri Lanka for timely submission of its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with ambitious commitments on renewable energy and net zero carbon, [...]
JAPAN APPRECIATES SRI LANKA’S SOLIDARITY EXHIBITED THROUGH PARTICIPATING IN THE OLYMPICS
Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka Akira Sujiama called on Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and expressed his gratitude for the solidarity shown by Sri Lanka by participating in this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. [...]
STATE MINISTER OF REGIONAL COOPERATION THARAKA BALASURIYA STRESSES SRI LANKA’S COMMITMENT FOR ENHANCED COOPERATION AT THE 28TH ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM (ARF)
State Minister of Regional Cooperation Tharaka Balasuriya, speaking at the 28th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) held virtually on 6 August 2021, emphasised Sri Lanka’s commitment for enhanced cooperation with the ARF. The State Minister [...]
ENROLLMENT OF FOREIGN STUDENTS AND STUDENTS WITH FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS AT KOTELAWALA DEFENCE UNIVERSITY (KDU) – ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022
Applications are called for Degree Programmes at the KOTELAWALA DEFENCE UNIVERSITY (KDU), for the academic year 2021/2022 from Foreign Students, Students with Foreign Qualifications and the expatriate Sri Lankan Community. Closing Date - 31 October [...]
FOREIGN MINISTER GUNAWARDENA STRESSES ENHANCED GLOBAL VACCINE COLLABORATION AT THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON COVID-19 VACCINE COOPERATION
Addressing the first International Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine Cooperation held virtually on 05 August 2021, Foreign Minister Gunawardena called for enhanced global efforts to forge closer cooperation between countries to enable the availability and affordability [...]
HIGH COMMISSIONER OF INDIA TO SRI LANKA CALLS ON FOREIGN MINISTER
High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay called on Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on 03 August, 2021. Minister Gunawardena thanked the government and the people of India for extending assistance to Sri Lanka in combating the COVID [...]
ESTABLISHMENT OF THREE REGIONAL OFFICES WITHIN THE PAST TEN MONTHS TO DECENTRALIZE THE CONSULAR SERVICES OF THE FOREIGN MINISTRY
The Programme on Decentralization of Consular Services within the purview of the Foreign Ministry is underway. Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage points out that this Programme is being conducted under the instructions and guidance of the Foreign [...]