Deputy Minister of External Affairs Hon. Neomal Perera on the sidelines of the Global Leadership meeting on ‘ Population Dynamics’ paid a courtesy call on the Bangladesh Minister of Commerce H.E. Mr. Ghulam Quader at th ...
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Vice Mayor Zhou Bo expresses his delight over rapidly enhancing ties between Shanghai and Sri Lanka at the National Day celebration
Sri Lankas National Day was celebrated on 4th of February in Shanghai at the premises of the Consulate General with the participation of Sri Lankan expats in Shanghai and the SriLankan Airlines staff.
The official ceremony commenced with hoisting of the National Flag and playing the National Anthem, braving unusually cold weather.
Ministerial Delegation attends State Funeral of Late President Hugo Chavez
The Minister of Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities, Wimal Weerawansa and the Deputy Minister of External Affairs, Neomal Perera together with Sri Lanka`s Ambassador to Cuba (with concurrent accreditation to Venezuela), Sarath Dissanayake represented the President, the Government and people of Sri Lanka at the State Funeral of the late President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela on 8th March 2013 in Caracas. On arrival at the Caracas Airport on 7th March, they were met by Vice Foreign Minister of Venezuela, David Velasquex Caraballo.
Alleged attack on Indian Fishermen
On seeing reports in the media on 7 March 2013 on an incident of alleged firing at Indian fishermen by the Sri Lanka Navy off the Kodiakarai coast, an investigation has been carried out. It was revealed that Sri Lanka Naval vessels had not entered Indian waters at any time either on 6 or 7 March 2013, as alleged. It was further revealed that no Sri Lankan Naval craft had opened fire at any fishing vessel or any other object on 6 or 7 March 2013 in the area. Read More
President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s condolence message on the demise of H.E. Hugo Chavez Frias, President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
His Excellency Nicolás Maduros Moros
Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Excellency,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of His Excellency Hugo Chavez Frias, President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela after a prolonged illness. The Government and people of Sri Lanka join me in conveying our deepest condolences to you, members of the bereaved family and the Government and people of Venezuela. The late President was a true son of Venezuela and as the leader was deeply committed to the welfare and development of his country, and a strong advocate for the developing world.
Prof. G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs, presided over a discussion with Dr. Mohan Kaul, Chairman of the Commonwealth Business Council
Professor G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs, presided over a discussion at the Ministry on Wednesday with Dr. Mohan Kaul, Chairman of the Commonwealth Business Council, and with representatives of Chambers of C ...
Sri Lanka National Statement delivered at the High Level Segment of HRC 22
Mr President,
It is an honour and a pleasure to address this august Council today. On behalf of my delegation, let me felicitate you upon your assumption of the Presidency and offer our support to you in the discharge of your office during your tenure. As with your distinguished predecessors, we are confident of working together in ensuring that the objectives of the Council are met.
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