With a view to broadening political, trade and economic relations with Ethiopia and also forge closer relations with the African Union (AU) that is headquartered in Addis Ababa, the Government of Sri Lanka recently established a resident mission in Ethiopia.The Embassy is located at No. 875, Kebele 02, Bole Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (Telephone: +251-11-6154-681, +251-11-8334-175; Facsimile: +251-11-6154-785; Email:slemb.ethiopia@gmail.com).
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First Session of Sri Lanka – Philippines Political Consultations concludes in Colombo
The first round of Sri Lanka – Philippines Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries concluded on 21st November 2016 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo. Sri Lanka and the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 3 February this year to hold political consultations between the two Ministries of Foreign Affairs, aimed at deepening cooperation between the two countries. The dialogue coincides with the commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries this year.
President and Prime Minister congratulate President-elect of the United States of America
H.E. the President and the Hon. Prime Minister have extended congratulations to Donald J. Trump, President-elect of the United States of America.
UK Minister of State for the Commonwealth & UN Baroness Anelay calls on Foreign Minister Samaraweera
The Rt. Hon. Baroness Anelay of St Johns DBE, Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the UN, called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, on 08 November 2016, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Joint Press Release: Ministerial level talks on fishermen issues between India and Sri Lanka
“Sri Lanka wishes to see the Indian Ocean Rim Association move into a new era of dynamism”- Foreign Minister Samaraweera
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera called for the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) to move into a new era of dynamism, when he addressed the 16th Council of Ministers Meeting (CoMM) of IORA held on 27th October 2016 in Bali, Indonesia.
UNICEF country representative presents credentials to Foreign Minister
Mr. Timothy Sutton, the new country representative for UNICEF in Sri Lanka, presented his credentials to Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, 24 October 2016.
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