The attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been drawn to a news item which has appeared in the local print and electronic media and is circulating on social media on 17 September, with regard to the rescue of s ...
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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry highlights Sri Lanka’s commitment to continuing progress in human rights and reconciliation through a credible domestic process at the 51st session of the Human Rights Council
Addressing the 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka Ali Sabry stated that, notwithstanding severe constraints and challenges in the current economic situation, Sri L ...
Ambassador of Israel to Sri Lanka Gilon calls on Foreign Minister Sabry
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry met with the visiting Ambassador of Israel to Sri Lanka Naor Gilon, resident in New Delhi, on 15 September, 2022. During the meeting, Foreign Minister Sabry discussed ways of ele ...
Computer System Breakdown at the Consular Affairs Division
Due to a computer system breakdown, services of the Verification and Attestation units of the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Colombo 01 and its Regional Offices in Jaffna, Trincomalee, Mata ...
Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka at the 51st Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on 12 September 2022
Mr. President, Madam Acting High Commissioner, Excellencies, At the outset, on behalf of our Government, I reiterate our unwavering commitment towards advancing, securing and protecting the human rights of our p ...
State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya assumes duties
The State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tharaka Balasuriya, assumed duties at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, 9 September, 2022 at a modest ceremony. The Foreign Secretary, Aruni Wijewardane and senior officials ...
Sri Lanka donates a consignment of tea to Pakistan flood victims
The Government of Sri Lanka donated a consignment of Ceylon Tea to the flood victims of Pakistan following devastating flash floods in recent weeks. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry during the handing over of ...