JOINT COMMUNIQUE ON THE STATE VISIT OF H. E. MAHINDA RAJAPAKSA, PRIME MINISTER OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA TO THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH ON 19 – 20 MARCH 2021
Joint Communique On the State Visit of H. E. Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on 19 – 20 March 2021 1. At [...]
THE UK HIGH COURT QUASHES THE JUDGEMENT OF THE WESTMINSTER MAGISTRATES’ COURT AGAINST FORMER MINISTER COUNSELLOR (DEFENCE) OF THE SRI LANKA HIGH COMMISSION IN LONDON MAJOR GEN PRIYANKA FERNANDO
The UK High Court quashes the judgement of the Westminster Magistrates’ Court against former Minister Counsellor (Defence) of the Sri Lanka High Commission in London Major Gen Priyanka Fernando The appeal made to the UK [...]
FOREIGN SECRETARY’S INTERVIEW ON CNN-NEWS18, INDIA – 18 MARCH 2021
Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage was interviewed on CNN- News18, India on 18 March 2021. The interview may be viewed at the following links respectively : https://t.co/U2puy4BA2D https://t.co/m5tpcdRxjv https://t.co/BgXoLYqRc2
FOREIGN MINISTER DINESH GUNAWARDENA MEETS WITH PAKISTAN HIGH COMMISSIONER IN COLOMBO
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena met with Pakistan High Commissioner Major General (Retd.) Muhammad Saad Khattak on 16 March 2021 at the Foreign Ministry to further discuss the avenues to expand the bilateral relationship pursuant to [...]
MEDIA STATEMENT OF THE FOREIGN MINISTRY-16 MARCH 2021
Recent media reports have highlighted statements made in regard to a proposal to ban the wearing of the burqa and niqab in Sri Lanka. Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage has said that a decision [...]
THE PRESENT GOVERNMENT IS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING THE COUNTRY AS AN INDEPENDENT, SOVEREIGN, FREE AND UNITARY STATE – MINISTER DINESH GUNAWARDENA
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena stated that the present Government is committed to the development of the country while protecting the independent, sovereign, free and unitary state. He made these remarks while speaking at the opening [...]
MEDIA STATEMENT-THE EMBASSY OF SRI LANKA IN BEIJING , 13 MARCH 2021
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing became aware of the misuse of the image of Sri Lanka flag on “Non-Slip Doormat” produced in China. Immediately upon receiving the information, the Embassy informed the Ministry [...]
AMBASSADORS’ FORUM OF SRI LANKA LAUNCHES THE BOOK GENEVA CRISIS – THE WAY FORWARD
Geneva Crisis – The Way Forward compiled by the Ambassadors’ Forum of Sri Lanka was launched today (12 March 2021) at the Foreign Ministry. Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Foreign Secretary Admiral Professor Jayanath Colombage [...]
MEDIA STATEMENT OF THE FOREIGN MINISTRY-12 MARCH 2021
There have been recent reports on social media platforms of a "Sri Lanka Flag Non-Slip Doormat" which is being advertised for online purchase on the Amazon website. Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage has informed [...]
SECURITY COUNCIL ARRIA-FORMULA MEETING “CALL TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE: ENSURING THE FULL, EQUAL AND MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN UN-LED PEACE PROCESSES”
Statement by H.E. Mohan Peiris, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations 08 March 2021 (virtual) Madam Chair, permit me to first thank and congratulate the co-chairs Mexico and Ireland for putting in [...]
CONSULTATIONS ON THE SEVENTH BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL COUNTER-TERRORISM STRATEGY
Statement by H.E. Mohan Peiris, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Friday, 05 March 2021 General Assembly Hall, UNHQ (in-person ) Mr. President, I thank the Permanent Representatives of Spain and Oman [...]
MEDIA STATEMENT OF THE FOREIGN MINISTRY – 10 MARCH 2021
There have been reports on social media platforms in regard to an invitation extended to the Foreign Minister of Myanmar to attend the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting hosted virtually on 1st April 2021, in Colombo. [...]