ÂÂ The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara celebrated Vesak on the 30th May 2016, with participation and collaboration of several countries, in Antalya, Turkey. The event was held at the Nepalese garden at EXPO-2016 in Anta ...
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Sri Lanka the next Paradise Destination for Investments – Minister Mangala Samaraweera in Paris
Addressing the MEDEF International (French Entrepreneurs Association) at a business conclave in Paris, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mangala Samaraweera, spoke in front of a large delegation of French entrepreneurs covering multiple sectors in which the French expertise were present internationally. Foreign Minister, outlined the key economic targets of the Sri Lanka government and stressed the role of French investments in the country as a means of deepening the strategic partnership.
Vesak lights up the sky in Havana
The “Festival of Lanterns and Illuminations” organized by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Havana on the occasion of Vesak was held from 20th – 30th May 2016 at the Sri Lankan Embassy premises in Havana for the 4th conse ...
Restrictions on issuing passports to Sri Lankan Citizens lifted
The Government has today, 1 June 2016, issued a circular ending the restrictions placed in March 2011 on the issuance of passports to Sri Lankan citizens resident abroad who, at different times, were compelled to leave Sri Lanka due to conflict or political reasons.
Visit of Norwegian State Secretary Tore Hattrem
State Secretary of Norway, Mr. Tore Hattrem called on Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera at the Foreign Ministry, today. At the meeting, Mr. Tore Hattrem informed the Foreign Minister that Norway would provide flood relief assistance to Sri Lanka amounting to US$ 600,000 through UNICEF.
Sujeewa Senasinghe, State Minister of International Trade visits Thailand
Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe, State Minister of International Trade, Sri Lanka with HE Apriradi Tantraporn, Minister of Commerce, Thailand Hon. Sujeewa Senasinghe, State Minister of International Trade, visited Thailand from ...
Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Illinois
Sri Lanka’s deepening political and economic partnership with the United States, and our increasing people to people contacts require further expansion of Sri Lankan representation throughout the United States.
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