Ministry News – Page 259 – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism

Statement regarding alleged hijacking of Vessel by Somali pirates

The Ministry is aware of media reports regarding the alleged hijacking of a reportedly “Sri Lankan-flagged fuel freighter” by pirates.

Foreign Minister of Republic of Korea to Visit Sri Lanka

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Yun Byung-se is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on 15^th March 2017 for an official visit to mark the 40^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea.

Minister Yun is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Foreign Affairs on 15^th March 2017.

Clarification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: misleading report in The Island newspaper of 9 March 2017

The Ministry’s attention has been drawn to a misleading report carried in The Island newspaper of 9 March 2017, titled ‘UN resolutions not binding on Sovereign Nations – Govt., …..but commitments will be honoured in keeping with Sri Lankan laws’, misquoting the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Harsha de Silva.

Harvard University to conduct Online Economic Diplomacy Course for Officials of the Foreign Ministry and Commerce Department

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As part of its economic diplomacy role, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has undertaken a unique initiative to design and implement an online Economic Diplomacy Course catering to Sri Lanka’s specific economic needs and challenges. This Course is a result of the Foreign Ministry’s collaboration with the Department of Commerce and Harvard University, one of the most prestigious Universities in the world.

Alleged Incident of Shooting on Indian Fishermen

The Government of Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the alleged shooting on Indian fishermen, and the connected loss of life of one fisherman and injury caused to another.

Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera takes part in IORA Ministers Meeting

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Mangala Samaraweera is attending the Ministerial Meeting of the 20^th Anniversary of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) taking place today, on 06^th March 2017, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The meeting is being held on the theme of “Strengthening maritime cooperation for a peaceful, stable and a prosperous Indian ocean region”.

President Sirisena on State Visit to Indonesia following participation in the 20th Anniversary Summit of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)

President Maithripala Sirisena who left for Indonesia this morning, 6 March 2017, arrived in Jakarta today. He will participate in the 20th Anniversary Summit of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in which Sri Lan ...