Sri Lanka concluded its Review under the 4th Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in Geneva, today. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, as the leader of the Sri Lanka delegation, delivered the remarks through a pre-rec ...
Media Statements
Media Statement on Sri Lankan crew members of the oil tanker MT Heroic, Idun detained by Equatorial Guinea
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been closely working with the relevant parties for the early release of 8 Sri Lankan nationals who are crew members of the oil tanker MT Heroic Idun. The tanker was detained by the aut ...
Sri Lanka rejects resolution at the UN Human Rights Council
Sri Lanka categorically rejected resolution A/HRC/51/L.1 (Rev.1) titled "Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka" tabled by the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Malawi, Montenegro, North ...
Interview of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Ali Sabry on One on One TRT World in New York .
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Ali Sabry speaks about the economic and political crisis and its position on geopolitical issues dividing the world - One on One TRT World in New York. Full Interview can be v ...
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Aeroflot passenger aircraft at the Bandaranaike International Airport
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to state the following with reference to the Aeroflot passenger aircraft flight SU-289 which is currently at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). On 2 June 2022, the Comm ...
Joint Statement-Fourth Session of the Sri Lanka – United States Partnership Dialogue
The following statement is released by the Governments of Sri Lanka and the United States of America on the occasion of the Fourth Sri Lanka – U.S. Partnership Dialogue held on 23 March, 2022 in Colombo. Begin Text: S ...
Joint Press Statement of the 5th NSA Level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave held on 09 – 10 March 2022, in Maldives.
Published: 10 March 2022 Delegations of the founding members of Colombo Security Conclave; Maldives, India and Sri Lanka, and the newest member of the Conclave, Mauritius, successfully concluded the 5th National Securit ...