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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey to visit Sri Lanka from 14-16 June 2016
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu will visit Sri Lanka from 14-16 June 2016, on an invitation extended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mangala Samaraweera. This is the first visit of a Foreign Minister of Turkey to Sri Lanka, and will therefore mark the beginning of forging stronger relations between the two countries.
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera commits to strengthening relations with the Czech Republic
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera on a visit to the Czech Republic from 9-11 June, at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Lubomir Zaoralek, reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthen relations between the two countries.
Searching of Next of Kin of Deceased Persons Abroad
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.
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.
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