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Sri Lanka the next Paradise Destination for Investments – Minister Mangala Samaraweera in Paris

Addressing the MEDEF International (French Entrepreneurs Association) at a business conclave in Paris, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mangala Samaraweera, spoke in front of a large delegation of French entrepreneurs covering multiple sectors in which the French expertise were present internationally. Foreign Minister, outlined the key economic targets of the Sri Lanka government and stressed the role of French investments in the country as a means of deepening the strategic partnership.

Restrictions on issuing passports to Sri Lankan Citizens lifted

The Government has today, 1 June 2016, issued a circular ending the restrictions placed in March 2011 on the issuance of passports to Sri Lankan citizens resident abroad who, at different times, were compelled to leave Sri Lanka due to conflict or political reasons.

Visit of Norwegian State Secretary Tore Hattrem

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State Secretary of Norway, Mr. Tore Hattrem called on Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera at the Foreign Ministry, today. At the meeting, Mr. Tore Hattrem informed the Foreign Minister that Norway would provide flood relief assistance to Sri Lanka amounting to US$ 600,000 through UNICEF.

Media Statement: Japan-Sri Lanka Summit Meeting

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State Secretary of Norway to visit Sri Lanka

State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Tore Hattrem, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from 31 May - 2 June 2016.

Ministers brief Diplomatic Community on Flood Situation

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Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, together with the Minister of Disaster Management Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and the Minister of Health & Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne briefed the Heads of Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations based in Colombo, on the flood and landslide situation in the country, yesterday Thursday 19 May 2016 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Visit of Foreign Secretary of Jordan to Sri Lanka

The Foreign Secretary of the Kingdom of Jordan Moh’dTaisir Bani Yassin, visited Sri Lanka from May 18-20, 2016 for bilateral discussions with Sri Lankan officials. The visit is a part of the ongoing engagement between the two countries to explore new avenues for increased bilateral cooperation.