The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Germany facilitated the participation of Sri Lankan companies at the CMT Consumer Fair from 12th to 20th January 2013 in Stuttgart, Germany. Sri Lankan Airlines, ACR - Aitken Spence Travels ...
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Internationalization will hinder local process – Minister Peiris
*Sri Lanka has always worked with the UN agencies
*Pressure on Lanka would polarize affected parties
“Mr. James Moore who was Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy in Colombo, you would be able to see the difference between that time and now on the ground in the war affected areas,’’ External Affairs Minister Prof G. L Peiris told Mr. Moore who is one of the members of the US high level delegation now in Colombo, last evening, when he met its members.
‘SEE PROGRESS’, OUR DEFENCE IN GENEVA
Major portion of LLRC report implemented:
External Affairs Ministry Secretary Karunathilaka Amunugama said if the US brings a resolution against Sri Lanka in Geneva, the country was prepared to defend itself.
Amunugama said the country will participate in the Geneva sessions this year in a backdrop where many countries including India have indicated their satisfaction on the progress made by Sri Lanka in the area of post-war reconciliation. "Sri Lanka has a clear-cut story to tell the world about its post-war reconciliation process," Amunugama said.
Sri Lanka’s Saudi envoy will be recalled – Neomal
Sandasen Marasinghe and Irangika Range External Affairs Deputy Minister Neomal Perera yesterday said the Sri Lankan Ambassador in Saudi Arabia will be recalled before January 30. He made this observation in response to ...
Minister Peiris calls on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Minister of External Affairs Prof. GL Peiris who is currently in New Delhi in connection with the 8th Session of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Commission called on Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 23 January. Minister Peiris conveyed the greetings of President Mahinda Rajapaksa to Prime Minister Singh. Recalling President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s recent visit to India in September 2012, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh requested Minister Peiris to convey his warm personal regards to the President and assured Minister Peiris that India’s cooperation with Sri Lanka in all sectors is accorded highest priority.
Minister Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena attends the Berlin Summit of Agriculture
Minister Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena participated at the 05th Berlin Summit of Agriculture Ministers from 17th to 21st January 2013 in Berlin.
Coordinator, Nutrition Dr. Chameera C. Yapa Abeywardena of the Ministry of Agriculture and Charge d` Affaires of the Sri Lanka Embassy Kohula R. Ratnasingam also participated in the Summit.
Admiral Zheng He promotes tourism to Sri Lanka from the Port City of Taicang
The Sri Lanka Consulate General in Shanghai together with the Taicang Library and the Candy Journey International Travel Services (partners with Olanka Travels of Sri Lanka) held a tourism promotion event emphasizing Sri Lanka – China ancient relations based on the Silk Route and the voyages of Admiral Zheng He, at the Taicang Library, in Jiangsu Province.
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