The Working Group on Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights under the European Union-Sri Lanka Joint Commission concluded its first meeting in Colombo on 21 January 2016. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo with the participation of senior officials from Sri Lanka and the European Union. The delegation of the European Union was led by Ms. Paola Pampaloni, Head of Division, Asia and the Pacific Department of the European External Action Service. The Sri Lanka delegation was led by Mr. A.L.A. Azeez, Director-General for European Union, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka.
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Statement on the attack at the Bacha Khan University in Northwest Pakistan
Sri Lanka strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack at the Bacha Khan University in Northwest Pakistan.
Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this deplorable terrorist attack.
Statement on nuclear test by DPRK
Sri Lanka notes with concern on the reported nuclear test recently conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Statement on terrorist attack in Jakarta
Sri Lanka strongly condemns the terrorist attack which took place in Jakarta today morning, 14th January 2016.
The Government of Sri Lanka extends Condolences to the families of the victims who died in the incident.
Sri Lanka- Japan Policy Dialogue at the Senior Official Level of the two Foreign Ministries concludes in Colombo
The first round of Sri Lanka- Japan Policy Dialogue at Senior Official Level of the two Foreign Ministries was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo on 12th January 2016.
Visit of Foreign Secretary of India to Sri Lanka: 12- 13 January 2016
The Foreign Secretary of India Dr. S Jaishankar visited Sri Lanka on 12 – 13 January 2016.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom to visit Sri Lanka
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom, Hugo Swire will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 14-16 January 2016.
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