Seven world renowned Sri Lankan tea brands were represented at the Sri Lanka Pavilion at the Guangzhou Tea Expo 2012 in China from 22 – 26 November. The Sri Lanka Pavilion was organized by the Sri Lanka Embassy in Beiji ...
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President Rajapaksa’s condolence message to PM Dr. Manmohan Singh on the demise of former Prime Minister of India, Shri I.K. Gujral, I.
H.E. Dr. Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister of the Republic of India
Excellency,
On hearing the demise of former Prime Minister of India, Shri I.K. Gujral I, on behalf of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka, convey our deepest sympathies to the Government and people of India and the family and friends of this distinguished son of India.
Shri I.K. Gujral served his country with deep commitment and worked for the wellbeing of the people of India and the South Asian region in different capacities for long years. A distinguished leader and an outstanding public figure, Shri Gujral was ahead of his times in a rapidly globalising world. His visionary approach on foreign policy stands as a model for strengthening South Asia's regional relations.
Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles promotes Sri Lanka at the California State University Long Beach
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles organized a Sri Lanka Promotional event in collaboration with the California State University Long Beach on November 19, 2012 at the Beach Ballroom. The “Sri Lanka Pr ...
Sri Lanka at the Baghdad International Trade Fair 2012
Sri Lanka Export Development Board participated at the 39th Baghdad International Trade Fair from 1st to 10th November 2012. The Fair organized by the Ministry of Trade and State Company for Iraqi Fairs & Commercial Ser ...
Sri Lankans in Singapore celebrate Deepavali
Celebrating Deepavali, the festival of lights, at the Ceylon Sports Club in Singapore on Sunday, 18th November 2012, Sri Lanka High Commissioner for Singapore Ferial Ashraff stated that "as human beings, the true conflict between good and evil lies within us and that is where we should light the brightest of lamps so that they may shine forever and never go out" .
The Sri Lankan Mission to the United Nations in New York Hosts Japanese Tea Ceremony
“A simple cup of tea not only is delicious but is food to one’s soul. The 400 year age old Tea Ceremony is not only tradition to the Japanese but an art form, a meditation, and most importantly a symbol of peace and goo ...
Sri Lanka Calls for Restraint in Gaza
Sri Lanka is deeply concerned and disturbed at the recent serious escalation of violence in Gaza and deeply regrets the loss of lives and the great suffering experienced by the people of Palestine.