The attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been drawn to several media reports that Sri Lanka has not signed the Joint Letter supporting the UN Secretary General, in response to the recent declaration by the Mi ...
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Evolving situation in the Middle East and ensuring the safety of the Sri Lankans living in the region
The escalation of the current conflict in the Middle East has given rise to a critical situation particularly in Lebanon. In view of the significant number of Sri Lankans employed in the region, necessary measures to e ...
Sri Lanka donates a consignment of Ceylon Tea to the civilians affected by the Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar
As a measure of support and solidarity with the people affected by Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath handed over to the Ambassador of Myanmar in Colombo Marlar Than Htaik a token of a consignment ...
Remarks by Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs at the interaction with the Colombo-based Diplomatic Corps at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 14 October 2024, 10.30 a.m.
High Commissioners, Ambassadors, members of the Diplomatic community, UN Resident Coordinator and Heads of International Organisations in Colombo, Good morning! I am pleased to meet all of you at this first interacti ...
Media Release
Sri Lanka strongly condemns the attack at UNIFIL’s headquarters in Naqoura, South Lebanon injuring two Sri Lankan UN peacekeepers. Sri Lanka upholds the obligations to ensure the safety and security of UN personnel and ...
Statement delivered by Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations at the 57th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva 9th October 2024
Mr. President, As the country concerned in respect of draft resolution 57/ L.1, as authorized by the newly elected Government in Sri Lanka, let me brief the Council on the latest developments in the country. Following ...
Visiting External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar holds talks with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath
External Affairs Minister of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar who was on a one-day official visit to Sri Lanka met with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath for bilateral talks at the Ministry o ...
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