Ministry News
Sri Lanka strongly condemns terrorist attack on UK Parliament
Sri Lanka is shocked by the terrorist attack at the British Parliament yesterday, 22 March 2017, resulting in death and injury.
President Sirisena to undertake official visit to the Russian Federation
President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake an official visit to the Russian Federation on 22-24 March 2017 at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. The upcoming visit will be the first official visit to Russia by a Sri Lankan leader since 1974, when Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike visited Moscow. The visit takes place as both countries celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment diplomatic relations this year.
UNFPA country representative presents credentials to Foreign Minister
United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) Country Representative to Sri Lanka, Ms. Ritsu Nacken, presented her credentials to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, today, 20 March 2017, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Government of Sri Lanka secures the release of Sri Lankan Crew and ‘Aris 13’ Vessel hijacked by Pirates
The Ministry is pleased to announce that the vessel ‘Aris 13’ that was hijacked by pirates was released late last night/ early this morning (16-17 March Sri Lankan time) along with the eight Sri Lankan crew. The crew members were released unharmed, without the payment of a ransom.
Joint Press Release following the meeting of the working group on Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights under the European Union-Sri Lanka Joint Commission, held 13-14 March 2017
The second meeting of the Working Group on Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights under the European Union-Sri Lanka Joint Commission was held in Colombo 13-14 March 2017.
Statement regarding alleged hijacking of Vessel by Somali pirates
The Ministry is aware of media reports regarding the alleged hijacking of a reportedly “Sri Lankan-flagged fuel freighter” by pirates.
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