Having regard to the substantial progress achieved by Sri Lanka in dealing with a variety of complex challenges since the advent of peace and also in view of the clearly formulated rules governing the scope of CMAG’s role, there is absolutely no justification for introducing any issues relating to Sri Lanka into the agenda of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group, Professor G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs, said in Dhaka on Thursday.
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‘Sri Lanka Day’ at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in India
Sri Lanka’s National Crafts Council, with the assistance of the Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi, arranged the participation of Sri Lankan craftspersons and artistes at the annual Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2013 from 1st – 15th February at Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana.
Sri Lankan craftspersons and artistes were among participants from over twenty other countries at the International Section of the Mela.
Nuclear Test Conducted by the DPRK
Sri Lanka reiterates its concern about the nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 12th February 2013. Through this act the DPRK has once again violated the United Nations Security C ...
PRIME MINISTER OF BANGLADESH WISHES CHOGM SRI LANKA EVERY SUCCESS
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, expressing appreciation of the noteworthy progress achieved by Sri Lanka during the brief period since the eradication of terrorism, said that she is looking forward to attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka in November this year. She wished the Summit all success, adding that her government would do everything in its power to ensure an entirely positive outcome.
From Puttalam to Pretoria: Afro-Lankans Fascinate in South Africa
An eleven person musical dance troupe of Puttalam’s Afro- Sri Lankan community thrilled a large audience consisting of Ambassadors, Foreign Ministry Officials, South Africa’s Business Community and South Africa’s Sri Lan ...
Independence Day celebrations at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing
The 65th Anniversary of the Independence Day of Sri Lanka was celebrated on 04th February 2013 at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beijing with the participation of Embassy staff and the Sri Lankan community in China. The ce ...
65th Independence Day of Sri Lanka: Celebrations in Chennai
Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission for Southern India in Chennai had organized a series of events to celebrate Sri Lanka's 65th Anniversary of Independence. The celebrations also marked the first ever Independence Day cel ...