Relations between Sri Lanka and South Africa have been further strengthened with the signing of the Air Services Agreement between the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Government of R ...
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Creating Awareness of Sri Lankan Government’s Development Agenda in Guangdong, China
The 66th Independence Day anniversary of Sri Lanka was celebrated at a reception organized by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Guangzhou on 21 February 2014 at the Redtory, Guangzhou’s premier arts space. The even ...
Sri Lanka showcased at the biggest annual International Tourism Mart in Israel.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka participated at the 20th International Mediterranean Tourism Mart(IMTM) held on 11th and 12th February 2014 at the Israel Trade Fairs and Exhibition Centre in Tel Aviv in order to showcase the va ...
Korea-Sri Lanka Travel & Tourism Club Launched
The Korea-Sri Lanka Travel & Tourism Club was launched at the Millennium Hilton Hotel in Seoul on 14th February 2014. The club was created to enhance the cultural and economic relationship between Sri Lanka and South Kor ...
Sri Lanka rejects High Commissioner Pillay’s call “to establish an international inquiry mechanism”
The Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) has rejected the call by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay's call "to establish an international inquiry mechanism to further investigate the alleged violations of IHRL and IHL and monitor any domestic accountability process in Sri Lanka", saying "it gives scant or no regard to the domestic processes ongoing in Sri Lanka within the framework of the LLRC NPOA, and is politicized in premise". The government said, the trajectory that has emerged with regard to the recommendation of the High Commissioner "reflects the preconceived, politicized and prejudicial agenda which she has relentlessly pursued with regard to Sri Lanka", since just a week following the defeat of terrorism in Sri Lanka, on 26th May 2009 at the 11th Special Session of the UNHRC on Sri Lanka, and at subsequent sessions and reports. It is noted that the reference in the current report that “the High Commissioner remains convinced” for an “independent, international inquiry” demonstrates her persistent efforts against Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka said, "it is pertinent to question the factual basis for the High Commissioner’s initial formal call to the HRC for an independent, international investigation in May 2009 and its continuation, in order that the international community not be misled".
Visit of The Secretary to The Ministry of Defence and Urban Development to Brazil
The Sri Lanka Embassy in Brazil arranged a visit of a special defence delegation to Brazil to improve relations between the Defence Ministries and Armed Forces of both countries. The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence ...
Consulate General of Sri Lanka celebrates the 66th Independence Day in Karachi, Pakistan
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Karachi celebrated the 66th Independence Day Anniversary on 4th February 2014 in the Consulate General premises, amidst a large gathering of Sri Lankans living in Karachi includin ...