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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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.
Ministers brief Diplomatic Community on Flood Situation
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, together with the Minister of Disaster Management Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and the Minister of Health & Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne briefed the Heads of Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations based in Colombo, on the flood and landslide situation in the country, yesterday Thursday 19 May 2016 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Visit of Foreign Secretary of Jordan to Sri Lanka
The Foreign Secretary of the Kingdom of Jordan Moh’dTaisir Bani Yassin, visited Sri Lanka from May 18-20, 2016 for bilateral discussions with Sri Lankan officials. The visit is a part of the ongoing engagement between the two countries to explore new avenues for increased bilateral cooperation.
Visit of Senator Benedetto Della Vedova, Deputy Foreign Minister of Italy to Sri Lanka: 17-19 May 2016
Deputy Foreign Minister of Italy Senator Benedetto Della Vedova, is undertaking an official visit to Sri Lanka from 17-19 May 2016. This is the first high-level visit from Italy since the last visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy in 2006. The visit to Sri Lanka will contribute towards renewing the longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries and open new avenues for increased trade cooperation.
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