Ministry News – Page 283 – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism

Condolence message on Earthquake in Afghanistan

The Government and people of Sri Lanka are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and destruction to property caused by the devastating earthquake in the Hindukush region of Afghanistan on Monday 26^thOctober, 2015 which also affected parts of India and Pakistan.

Sri Lanka stands in support and solidarity with the Governments and those affected in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan and wish to convey deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this catastrophic disaster, and to those injured a speedy recovery. Read More

Announcement of the Official Visit of H.E Maithripala Sirisena, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Thailand

President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake an Official visit to the Kingdom of Thailand from 1 to 4 November 2015, on the invitation of the Prime Minister of Thailand, General Prayuth Chan-o-Cha. This visit also coincides with the celebrations of the 60^th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Sri Lanka at IORA Ministerial Meeting to Enhance Marine Economic Cooperation

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Hon. Dr. Harsha de Silva, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the 15^th Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), which was held in 23^rd October in Padang, Indonesia.

Deputy Foreign Minister Harsha de Silva calls on students to become Ambassadors for Peace

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Speaking at the United Nations Day event organised by the UN Association of Sri Lanka on Sunday 18 October 2015, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Harsha de Silva, who was chief guest on the occasion, called on all students to become Ambassadors for Peace. The event which was held at the Bishops' College Auditorium was attended by a large number of students from schools across the island.

UN Asst. Secretary-General Jenca meets Foreign Minister Samaraweera

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The UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Miroslav Jenca, who is currently on a visit to Sri Lanka (21-25 October 2015), called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mangala Samaraweera yesterday, 21 October. His visit follows recent discussions between the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and President Maithripala Sirisena in New York in September.

Economic Diplomacy kicks off with inter Agency collaboration

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In line with the government’s policy to enhance the economic development of the country, under the guidance of Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is geared to intensify the promotion of trade, investment and all economic endeavors through economic diplomacy.

Special Envoy of the Government of China Visits Sri Lanka

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Special Envoy and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Government of the People’s Republic of China, Liu Zhenmin called on President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe during his official visit to Sri Lanka from 07 to 09 October 2015.