The 3rd Meeting of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries was held in New Delhi on March 28-29, 2011. The Sri Lanka delegation was led by Mr. Ranjith Uyangoda, Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Aff ...
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The new Secretary to the Ministry of External Affairs assumes duties
The new Secretary to the Ministry of External Affairs, Mr. Karunatilaka Amunugama assumed office today (28th March 2011) at the Ministry at a simple ceremony. He was welcomed on his arrival by senior officials of the Min ...
Protection of the civilian population in Libya remains a concern for Sri Lanka
The issue of protection of the civilian population in Libya remains a concern for Sri Lanka, as indeed for the rest of the international community. In fact, it is this very same concern that led to the adoption of UNSC R ...
Situation in the aftermath of the earthquake in Japan
Nevertheless, in the event of their being a high number of bookings, Sri Lankan Airlines has confirmed that they would schedule extra flights from Japan, starting possibly from the 16th of March 2011. The Ministr ...
Websites Providing Information on the Situation in Japan
Considering the numerous inquiries concerning the current situation as regards the earthquake and tsunami which struck Japan on 11th March 2011 and subsequent developments, the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka wishes to sha ...
President expresses sympathy on Japan’s earthquake and tsunami
President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in a message to Emperor of Japan, Akihito expressed sympathy on the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan today (11) and stated, ‘we pray for solace for those affected by the disaster and ...
Ministry of External Affairs sets up an information desk to assist Sri Lankan nationals in the aftermath of the tsunami in Japan
The Ministry of External Affairs has set up an information desk at the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry to provide information to Sri Lankan nationals who wish to ascertain the wellbeing of their next of kin in ...