The Government and the people of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka express their heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of the People’s Republic of China over the deadly explosions that occurred in a warehouse in the coastal city of Tianjin, resulting in the death and injury of several hundreds of people.
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Sri Lanka offers cash contribution to the flood victims in Myanmar
On the request of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, President Maithripala Sirisena approved a cash contribution of USD 25,000 to be presented to the Government of Myanmar as relief aid, following the devastation to life and property caused by the recent floods in the country. The contribution was handed over to H.E. U Min Thein Zan, the Ambassador of Myanmar in Sri Lanka, by Foreign Secretary Chitranganee Wagiswara, on behalf of Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, at a simple ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday 14 August 2015. Read More
Condolence message on the floods in Myanmar
The Government and the people of Sri Lanka express their heartfelt condolences to the Government and the people of Myanmar on the loss of lives and enormous devastation caused by floods in Myanmar.
The thoughts and prayers of the people of Sri Lanka are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones in this natural disaster. It is hoped that Myanmar will make a quick recovery from this calamity.
Special Envoy of President pays last respects to late former President of India
The Special Envoy of the President, Minister D.M. Swaminathan paid his last respects to the late former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam at the State Funeral in Rameshwaran, India on 30th July 2015.
President Sirisena concludes State Visit to Maldives for the 50th Anniversary of Independence
President Maithripala Sirisena returned to Sri Lanka on Monday (27th July) afternoon concluding his State Visit to Maldives for the 50th Anniversary of Independence.
President Sirisena was accorded a ceremonial welcome in Maldives. He attended the official function to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Independence and the special reception held on the occasion on Sunday 26th July.
President to attend the Golden Jubilee of Independence of Maldives
President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake a state visit to participate at the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Maldives on 26th July, 2015 in Male. The President will be accompanied by the Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake and senior officials of the government.
President Sirisena will be welcomed on his arrival in Maldives on Sunday afternoon with a ceremonial Guard of Honour.
Sri Lanka welcomes the successful conclusion of negotiations on the Iran nuclear issue
Sri Lanka welcomes the successful conclusion of negotiations between Iran and the US, UK, France, Germany, China, Russia and the European Union in Vienna on 14 July 2015.
Sri Lanka has always supported efforts by the international community to resolve the Iran nuclear issue amicably, respecting Iran’s right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy and ensuring the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme.
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