The Government and the people of Sri Lanka is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage to property caused by the earthquake which occurred this (25th April) morning in Nepal and extends sincere condolences to the Government and people of Nepal particularly the families of the bereaved, and, wish a speedy recovery to those injured by this calamity.
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Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay concludes visit to Sri Lanka
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay who visited Sri Lanka at the invitation of President Maithripala Sirisena concluded his three-day official visit on Sunday 12 April 2015. He was received on arrival by Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera along with several dignitaries. Madam Tashi Doma accompanied the Bhutanese Prime Minister.
Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay to undertake an Official Visit to Sri Lanka
The Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay will undertake an Official visit to Sri Lanka from 09 to 12 April 2015 on an invitation extended by President Maithripala Sirisena.
Sri Lankans evacuated from Yemen
The Government of Sri Lanka has at present evacuated 54 Sri Lankans from Yemen.
43 Sri Lankans were evacuated to Djibouti by a Chinese vessel on 6 April 2015, while India and Indonesia each evacuated 3 Sri Lankans. Previously, 5 Sri Lankans who had crossed over to Oman, from Mukalla were received in Salalah by officials of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman, who facilitated their return to Sri Lanka.
An operational center was set-up in Djibouti by the Sri Lanka High Commissioner in Nairobi to coordinate evacuation and repatriation of Sri Lankans.
PRESIDENT MAITHRIPALA SIRISENA CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL STATE VISIT TO PAKISTAN
At the invitation of President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan, President Maithripala Sirisena paid a State visit to Pakistan from 5th to 7thApril 2015. This is the first visit by President Sirisena to Pakistan since his election in January 2015.
President Maithripala Sirisena to undertake a State visit to Pakistan
President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake a State visit to Pakistan from 05 to 07 April 2015 on an invitation extended by President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan.
During the visit, President Sirisena will meet with President Mamnoon Hussain, hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and also meet with other Pakistani dignitaries. President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will witness the signing of several bilateral instruments.
GOSL makes arrangements to evacuate Sri Lankans in Yemen
It has been reported that there are around 75-100 Sri Lankan expatriates, including students in Yemen. Due to the volatile situation in the country, the Government of Sri Lanka is making arrangements to evacuate all Sri Lankans in Yemen, who are principally residing in the capital, Sana’a and other main cities, such as Hodeida, Aden and Mukalla.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Muscat, which is concurrently accredited to Yemen, is exploring all possible avenues to ensure the safe return of the Sri Lankans. The Sri Lanka Mission in Muscat is in contact with some Sri Lankans in Yemen, who are directly monitoring the welfare of the Sri Lankans in their present locations.
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