Sri Lanka welcomes the announcement of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. We remain hopeful that the ceasefire will pave the way for enduring peace and stability in Lebanon and in the region. Min ...
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Vice Minister of the CPC Central Committee Sun Haiyan visits Sri Lanka
Vice Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Sun Haiyan arrived in Sri Lanka on 23 November 2024 for a four-day official visit aimed at enhancing Sri Lanka ...
Thirty-two (32) Sri Lankan victims of human trafficking in Myanmar, rescued
Thirty-two (32) Sri Lankan nationals who were victims of human trafficking and stranded in Myanmar have been rescued on 25 November following a successful, coordinated process. The rescued Sri Lankans had been lu ...
Sri Lanka elected to the UN Commission on International Trade Law
Sri Lanka was among thirty-one (31) members elected to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) by the UN General Assembly on 20 November 2024. Sri Lanka contested for a seat from the Asia Pac ...
Foreign Secretary Aruni Ranaraja assumes duties
Newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Aruni Ranaraja, following her appointment by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry today, ...
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath assumes duties
Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry today, 18 November 2024 at a simple ceremony. Senior officials of the Ministry were pr ...
US rescinds security alert on Arugam Bay area: “Sri Lanka is a peaceful, beautiful and friendly destination ahead of the upcoming tourist season” – Foreign Ministry
The United States today lifted the security alert on the Arugam Bay area, following close collaboration with the Sri Lankan side and the immediate and extensive security measures put in place by the Ministry of Defenc ...
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