The Sri Lankan Embassies in Lebanon, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Jordan have informed the Consular Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the following employed persons have died abroad.
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Cabinet of Ministers approves draft legislation enabling the issuance of Certificates of Absence
Today, June 7th, the Cabinet of Ministers approved draft legislation enabling the issuance of Certificates of Absence. The draft legislation which involves an amendment to the Registration of Deaths (Temporary Provisions) Act, No. 19 of 2010 will now be gazetted and the process of presentation to Parliament will commence.
Sri Lanka the next Paradise Destination for Investments – Minister Mangala Samaraweera in Paris
Addressing the MEDEF International (French Entrepreneurs Association) at a business conclave in Paris, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mangala Samaraweera, spoke in front of a large delegation of French entrepreneurs covering multiple sectors in which the French expertise were present internationally. Foreign Minister, outlined the key economic targets of the Sri Lanka government and stressed the role of French investments in the country as a means of deepening the strategic partnership.
Restrictions on issuing passports to Sri Lankan Citizens lifted
The Government has today, 1 June 2016, issued a circular ending the restrictions placed in March 2011 on the issuance of passports to Sri Lankan citizens resident abroad who, at different times, were compelled to leave Sri Lanka due to conflict or political reasons.
Visit of Norwegian State Secretary Tore Hattrem
State Secretary of Norway, Mr. Tore Hattrem called on Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera at the Foreign Ministry, today. At the meeting, Mr. Tore Hattrem informed the Foreign Minister that Norway would provide flood relief assistance to Sri Lanka amounting to US$ 600,000 through UNICEF.
Media Statement: Japan-Sri Lanka Summit Meeting
State Secretary of Norway to visit Sri Lanka
State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Tore Hattrem, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from 31 May - 2 June 2016.
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