Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Ambassador Dr Palitha Kohona, joined by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Cuba, Sarath Dissanayake represented Sri Lanka at the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro Moros held at the Venezuelan National Assembly in Caracas on 19th April, 2013 , coincidentally, the 203rd Anniversary of the Independence of Venezuela. On this occasion, President Maduro, the winner of the April 14th Presidential Elections, was sworn in as the 2nd President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela before the President of the National Assembly, Diosdado Cabello at a solemn ceremony attended a large gathering of foreign dignitaries.
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Tourism Promotion in Indonesia
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jakarta conducted a Tourism Promotion Campaign at the Embassy premises with the assistance of the General Sales Agent of Mihin Lanka (Pvt) Ltd where leading travel agents and tour operators based in Jakarta attended the event.
The main focus of the event was to raise awareness among leading travel agents and tour operators of Indonesia on places of interest in Sri Lanka. Further, in his presentation the Ambassador covered famous tourists and religious destinations. During the event, a representative of Mihin Lanka encouraged the participants to utilization multiple packages on offer to tourists by the airline to destinations in Sri Lanka and beyond. A considerable number of new agents and operators also attended and shared their ideas and views. The event is one of a series of promotional events the Embassy has arranged in collaboration with Mihin Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.
New Year Celebrations in Tokyo
The Sri Lankan New Year celebrations were held in Tokyo’s Chofu city on Sunday, 14th April with a large gathering of over 5000 Sri Lankan and Japanese community members from all parts of Japan who participated at the occasion, which was held for the 24th consecutive occasion. The Chief Guest at the opening ceremony was Hon.Yoshiki Nagatamo, Mayor of Chofu City.
Sinhala & Tamil New Year celebrated in the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Kuwait
On the occasion of the Sinhala & Tamil New Year, the Sri Lanka Embassy in Kuwait organized a day-long celebration at the Embassy premises on 14th April 2013. The celebration began with the hoisting of the national flag followed by the singing of national anthem and lighting of the ceremonial oil lamp. A pot of milk was boiled to mark this auspicious occasion.
UGANDA INVESTMENT FORUM
Hon. Sarath Amunugama, Senior Minister for International Monitory Co-operation and Dy. Minister of Finance and Planning participated in the Commonwealth Investment Forum held at Kampala, Uganda from 11-12th April 2013. The Minister’s participation at the event assumed greater importance in view of the fact that Sri Lanka is due to host the next Commonwealth Investment Forum in November 2013, on the sidelines of the CHOGM.
New Year Celebrations – Manila
The Embassy of Sri Lanka together with the Philippine-Sri Lanka Friendship Association held Sinhala Tamil New Year celebrations at San Lorenzo grounds, Makati on the 21st April 2013from 3.00 – 8.00 p.m.
The Sri Lankan community in the Philippines, members of the Philippine-Sri Lanka Friendship Association, members of the Philippine-Sri Lanka Business Council and well wishers were present at the occasion.
PRESIDENT OF THE SPANISH SENATE COMMENDS SRI LANKA’S DEVELOPMENT: Minister Dinesh Gunawardena strengthens Sri Lanka-Spain ties
The President of the Senate of Spain, Pio Garcia Escudero commended the rapid growth and development taking place across Sri Lanka and hailed the cordial ties that exist between Spain and Sri Lanka, during his meeting with the Minister of Water Supply and Drainage and Chief Government Whip, Dinesh Gunawardena in Madrid, Spain.