At the outset, I wish to thank Geoffrey and the ‘Friends of Sri Lanka’ for this timely initiative of convening this ‘Sri Lanka Briefing’, and for all those who have taken time out on a busy afternoon to be present here t ...
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US Students arrive in SL for Environmental Studies
University of Dubuque Students in Sri Lanka
WASHINGTON -- A group of American students and professors from the University of Dubuque in Iowa arrived in Sri Lanka recently as environmental tourists, taking part in a curriculum that includes a two-week field course in Sri Lanka. The visit is part of an effort to broaden educational exchanges between Sri Lanka and the United States which in turn will lead to an expansion of research opportunities for students in both countries.
Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels celebrates ‘Thai Pongal’ festival
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Brussels celebrated the Thai Pongal festival at the Embassy premises on 14 January 2012. 'Thai Pongal' is a harvesting festival celebrated by the Hindu community in Sri Lanka. The celebratio ...
“Sri Lanka Expo” Promotion in Japan
A promotional seminar on “Sri Lanka Expo” was recently held at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tokyo with the participation of over 50 importers in Japan. Ambassador Admiral WasanthaKarannagoda in his opening remarks stated ...
Ambassador Tamara Kunanayakam presents credentials to Pope Benedict XVI
Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Tamara Kunanayakam, who is concurrently accredited to the Holy See, presented her credentials to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI at a cerem ...
High Level Australian Parliamentary Delegation concludes successful visit to Sri Lanka 8-14 December 2011
A five member Australian parliamentary delegation visited Sri Lanka on the invitation of Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa from 8-14 December 2011. The delegation was led by Maria Vamvakinou M.P., of the ruling Labour Party and i ...
High Commissioner Dr. Chris Nonis presents the LLRC Report to British Parliamentarians
High Commissioner Dr. Chris Nonis briefed British Parliamentarians from the House of Commons and the House of Lords, academics and Think Tanks, at an interactive dialogue on the LLRC Report held last afternoon in Portcul ...