Hon. Ajith P. Perera, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs met with visiting military officers who are currently following a Post Graduate level programme at the Royal College of Defence Studies, UK, today, 8th June 2015.
Ministry News
The Government and People of Sri Lanka condoles the loss of lives in Ghana
The Government and people of Sri Lanka are deeply saddened by the tragic deaths that occurred as a result of a fire that erupted in a petrol station in Accra at a time when the people of Ghana were already traumatized and trying to cope with torrential rain and floods.
Sri Lanka offers its condolences to the families of the victims of this tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected at this difficult time.
Sri Lanka Expresses Condolences on the Capsizing of a Cruise Ship in the Yangtze River in China
The Government and the people of Sri Lanka express their heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of the People’s Republic of China on the tragic incident of the capsizing of a cruise ship in the Yangtze River in the Hubei Province, where many people are feared to have drowned, with several hundreds, still missing.
Sri Lanka honours United Nations Peacekeepers
The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, observed annually on 29 May, is an occasion to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in UN peacekeeping operations and to honour the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.
Foreign Minister hands over compensation and salary dues to families of deceased migrant workers
In a solemn ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning, 28 May 2015, Minister Mangala Samaraweera handed over compensation and salary dues totaling Sri Lanka Rupees 50 million to the family members of thirty-three deceased Sri Lankan migrant workers who had been employed in the Middle East and in Malaysia.
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera concludes first official visit to Berlin
At the invitation of his counterpart, the Federal Foreign Minister of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera visited Berlin from 21st - 23rd May 2015.
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera meets German Foreign Minister Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera met German Foreign Minister Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier this morning, 22 May 2015 at the German Federal Foreign Office in Berlin. Following the bilateral meeting, Foreign Minister Samaraweera addressed the media.
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