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President Sirisena to undertake official visit to the Russian Federation
President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake an official visit to the Russian Federation on 22-24 March 2017 at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. The upcoming visit will be the first official visit to Russia by a Sri Lankan leader since 1974, when Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike visited Moscow. The visit takes place as both countries celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment diplomatic relations this year.
UNFPA country representative presents credentials to Foreign Minister
United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) Country Representative to Sri Lanka, Ms. Ritsu Nacken, presented her credentials to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, today, 20 March 2017, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ceylon Tea Boutique Attracts a Large Number of ITB Visitors
Ceylon Tea being among the most recognized tea brands in the world, were amongst the most popular items for the German visitors who visited the Sri Lanka Pavilion at ITB 2017. Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau organized ...
Sri Lankan youth wins the Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2017 Award
Krystal Reid of Sri Lanka, co-founder of the 'Enable Lanka Foundation', won the overall Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2017 award at an award ceremony held today, 15 March 2017, at the Commonwealth Secretariat, L ...
Government of Sri Lanka secures the release of Sri Lankan Crew and ‘Aris 13’ Vessel hijacked by Pirates
The Ministry is pleased to announce that the vessel ‘Aris 13’ that was hijacked by pirates was released late last night/ early this morning (16-17 March Sri Lankan time) along with the eight Sri Lankan crew. The crew members were released unharmed, without the payment of a ransom.
Media Invitation: Awarding of compensation cheques by Foreign Minister and Minister of Foreign Employment Thursday, 16th March 2017, 11:00 am
Awarding compensation to families of deceased and disabled Sri Lankan migrant workers Thursday, 16th March 2017, 11:00 am Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera, and Minister of Foreign Employment Thalatha Ath ...
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