The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day was commemorated under the aegis of Sri Lanka’s Chairmanship at the Galle Face Green overlooking the Indian Ocean on 10 March 2024. Sri Lanka is the current chair of IORA wh ...
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High Commissioner of Pakistan presents Credentials to Sri Lanka
The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka has appointed H.E. Major General (Retd.) Faheem Ul Aziz as High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to ...
Ambassador of Thailand presents Credentials to Sri Lanka
The Government of the Kingdom of Thailand with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka has appointed H.E. Paitoon Mahapannaporn as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to Sri L ...
The homicide of six Sri Lankans and one individual injured in Ottawa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been informed by the Sri Lankan High Commission in Ottawa of the tragic death of six Sri Lankans, including a mother, four children, and a family acquaintance, in a residence in Barrha ...
Two Sri Lankans Rescued from the Attacked Ship in the Gulf Sea
Two Sri Lankans who were employed as security guards in the commercial vessel which came under missile attack have been rescued. The vessel, named True Confidence, was hit by missile in the gulf sea around 50 nautical m ...
Passing Away of Ambassador Kalyananda Godage
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes with deep sadness the demise of Mr. Kalyananda (Nanda) Godage, former Ambassador and member of the Sri Lanka Foreign Service (SLFS). Having joined the SLFS in 1971, Mr. Godage ser ...
Eight (8) Sri Lankans trafficked to Myanmar rescued following continuous efforts by the Government of Sri Lanka
Following continuous efforts made by the Government of Sri Lanka, eight (8) Sri Lankans out of the 56 trapped in cybercrime centres in Myawaddy area in Myanmar have been rescued by the Myanmar government authorities and ...