Addressing the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, during the Interactive Dialogue (ID) on Sri Lanka on 08 September 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Touris ...
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Statement delivered by Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism at the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva 8th September 2025
Mr. President, High Commissioner, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, I speak to you on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka at a time when my country has embarked on a historic journey towards transformational cha ...
Foreign Minister to address the Human Rights Council on Monday, 08 September 2025 in Geneva
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, who will lead the Sri Lanka delegation to the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council, will address the Council following the presentation of t ...
Sri Lanka and Italy Successfully Concludes Inaugural Political Consultations
The first round of Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Italy, co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra and Italy’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and In ...
Foreign Minister briefs the Colombo-based Diplomatic Corps on current developments
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath chaired a briefing for the members of the Colombo-based Diplomatic Corps at the Ministry on Tuesday, 02 September 2025. During the briefing, ...
Italy’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to Visit Sri Lanka
Italy’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 3–5 September 2025. The visit is the highest-level incoming visit from Italy t ...
Governor General of Australia Samantha Joy Mostyn visits Sri Lanka, 06-10 August 2025
The Governor General of Australia Samantha Joy Mostyn concluded an official visit to Sri Lanka from 06 to 10 August 2025. The Governor General met President Anura Kumara Disanayaka and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amaras ...