First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa stated that the women of Sri Lanka and China have worked together and co-operated on many endeavors in implementing initiatives taken for the advancement of women of the two countries. She made these observations at a bilateral meeting held with Madam Chen Zhili, Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and the President of the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF). The meeting followed the International Women’s Day Celebration held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on 8th March 2011 to which the First Lady of Sri Lanka had been invited as a special guest by the ACWF.
Mission News
“Sri Lanka –The Wonder of Asia” enchants Beijing
Sri Lanka’s First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa speaking at the ‘Sri Lanka – the Wonder of Asia’ cultural evening organized in Beijing said that the cultural interactions provide a perfect setting to develop peace, harmony and friendship between countries and through this concert, it is Sri Lanka’s intention to present to the people of Beijing a glimpse of the rich and diverse cultural traditions of Sri Lanka.
Palestine “Travel” First Issue Presented – Boosting Tourism
The Editor cum Treasurer of Palestine Society for Tourist and Travel Agents (PSTTA), Ms. Suhaila Yousif Presented a copy of the first issue of the Society’s publicity magazine to Dr. T. Jayasinghe, Representative of Sri Lanka in Palestine at the Sri Lanka Representative Office in Ramallah.
Palestinian Girls to Play Football in Sri Lanka
Further strengthening Palestine Sri Lanka relations, for the first time, a sports team from Palestine is in Sri Lanka in March.
A 38 member group including an under 14 Palestine Girls National Football Team, coaches and referees is now in Sri Lanka to participate in the South and Central Asia Football Festival organized by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka
Alberto Granado, boyhood friend of Ernesto “Che” Guevara dies in Havana at age 88: Sri Lankan Ambassador to Cuba pays tribute
Ambassador Jayatilleka visits Argentan, Normandie to review Quasimodo Fair preparations
Embassy of Sri Lanka Launches Global Youth AmbassadorÂ’s Program Trip to Sri Lanka
Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C. are pleased to announce a July program designed specifically for young people who are interested in learning first-hand about Sri Lanka’s history and current affairs.