Recent media reports have highlighted statements made in regard to a proposal to ban the wearing of the burqa and niqab in Sri Lanka. Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage has said that a decision has not b ...
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The present government is committed to developing the country as an independent, sovereign, free and unitary state – Minister Dinesh Gunawardena
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena stated that the present Government is committed to the development of the country while protecting the independent, sovereign, free and unitary state. He made these remarks while spea ...
Media Statement-The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing , 13 March 2021
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing became aware of the misuse of the image of Sri Lanka flag on “Non-Slip Doormat” produced in China. Immediately upon receiving the information, the Embassy informed the Ministry of Fo ...
Ambassadors’ Forum of Sri Lanka launches the book Geneva Crisis – The Way Forward
Geneva Crisis – The Way Forward compiled by the Ambassadors’ Forum of Sri Lanka was launched today (12 March 2021) at the Foreign Ministry. Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Foreign Secretary Admiral Professor J ...
Media Statement of the Foreign Ministry-12 March 2021
There have been recent reports on social media platforms of a "Sri Lanka Flag Non-Slip Doormat" which is being advertised for online purchase on the Amazon website. Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage has ...
Ambassador Prof. M. D. Lamawansa presents Credentials to the President of Armenia
On February 23, 2021, Ambassador Prof. M. D. Lamawansa presented his Letter of Credence to His Excellency Armen Sarkissian, President of the Republic of Armenia, thus commencing his duties as Ambassador Extraordinar ...
Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting “Call to Lead by Example: Ensuring the Full, Equal and Meaningful Participation of Women in UN-led Peace Processes”
Statement by H.E. Mohan Peiris, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations 08 March 2021 (virtual) Madam Chair, permit me to first thank and congratulate the co-chairs Mexico and Ireland for putting ...
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