The new Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aruni Wijewardane assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry on 23 May, 2022. She was appointed as the Secretary with effect from 20 May, 2022. After a simple ceremony ...
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Sri Lanka registers strong protest with Canada on House of Commons motion
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris registered the Government of Sri Lanka’s emphatic protest and deep concern over the adoption of a motion in the Canadian Parliament on 18 May 2022 on the alleged genocide o ...
Sri Lanka Missions abroad generate Rs.3,221 million in the year 2021
The attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is drawn to a news article published on 20 May 2022 on expenses pertaining to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Foreig ...
The Sri Lanka rejects motion on alleged genocide adopted in Canadian Parliament
The Government of Sri Lanka notes with regret the adoption of a motion in the Canadian Parliament on the alleged genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka and recognizing May 18 as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. The Government c ...
Minister of Foreign Affairs signs the Book of Condolence
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris, signed the book of condolence opened following the demise of the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the residence of the Amba ...
The message of H.E. Gotabaya Rajapaksa President of Sri Lanka for Vesak Day 2022
Vesak Day Message ...
Demise of Consul General of Sri Lanka in Sydney Lakshman Hulugalle
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs regrets to announce, with profound sorrow, the death of Consul General of Sri Lanka in Sydney, Lakshman Hulugalle, who passed away in Sydney, Australia on Saturday 14 May 2022, due to a br ...