As part of its economic diplomacy role, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has undertaken a unique initiative to design and implement an online Economic Diplomacy Course catering to Sri Lanka’s specific economic needs and challenges. This Course is a result of the Foreign Ministry’s collaboration with the Department of Commerce and Harvard University, one of the most prestigious Universities in the world.
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Alleged Incident of Shooting on Indian Fishermen
The Government of Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the alleged shooting on Indian fishermen, and the connected loss of life of one fisherman and injury caused to another.
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera takes part in IORA Ministers Meeting
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Mangala Samaraweera is attending the Ministerial Meeting of the 20th Anniversary of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) taking place today, on 06th March 2017, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The meeting is being held on the theme of “Strengthening maritime cooperation for a peaceful, stable and a prosperous Indian ocean region”.
President Sirisena on State Visit to Indonesia following participation in the 20th Anniversary Summit of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
President Maithripala Sirisena who left for Indonesia this morning, 6 March 2017, arrived in Jakarta today. He will participate in the 20th Anniversary Summit of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in which Sri Lan ...
A Commemorative Cover on 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations and 65th Anniversary of Signing the Trade Agreement of Rubber and Rice between Sri Lanka and China
A Commemorative Cover is issued today, 2nd March 2017 at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations and 65th Anniversary of Signing the Trade Agre ...
Sri Lanka wins most “Popular Destination Award for the second consecutive year at the GITF Travel Fair in Guangzhou.
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Guangzhou in partnership with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau participated in the Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) from 23rd – 25th February 2017 in Guangzhou. 19 T ...
Sri Lanka Advocates Closer People to People Cooperation
During the luncheon hosted by the Sri Lankan Ambassador at his residence for a group of exchange students from Sri Lanka, the Ambassador on behalf of the Government thanked the German school, Gymnasium Isernhagen for the ...