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Palestine Â“TravelÂ” First Issue Presented Â– Boosting Tourism

The Editor cum Treasurer of Palestine Society for Tourist and Travel Agents (PSTTA), Ms. Suhaila Yousif Presented a copy of the first issue of the Society’s publicity magazine to Dr. T. Jayasinghe, Representative of Sri Lanka in Palestine at the Sri Lanka Representative Office in Ramallah.

Palestinian Girls to Play Football in Sri Lanka

Further strengthening Palestine Sri Lanka relations, for the first time, a sports team from Palestine is in Sri Lanka in March.

A 38 member group including an under 14 Palestine Girls National Football Team, coaches and referees is now in Sri Lanka to participate in the South and Central Asia Football Festival organized by the Football Federation of Sri Lanka

Alberto Granado, boyhood friend of Ernesto Â“CheÂ” Guevara dies in Havana at age 88: Sri Lankan Ambassador to Cuba pays tribute

Tamara Kunanayakam, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Cuba, paid her last respects to Alberto Granado, Argentinean born biochemist, long time friend and companion of Ernesto “Che” Guevara, who passed away on 5 March 2011, at the age of 88. Alberto Granado was a great admirer of Sri Lanka and its unrelenting quest for a just world order through the Non-Alignment Movement. .

Ambassador Jayatilleka visits Argentan, Normandie to review Quasimodo Fair preparations

Preparations are being finalized for the holding of the Quasimodo Fair in Argentan, Normandie in April this year at which Sri Lanka is to be featured as the Guest-of-Honour.

Embassy of Sri Lanka Launches Global Youth AmbassadorÂ’s Program Trip to Sri Lanka

Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C. are pleased to announce a July program designed specifically for young people who are interested in learning first-hand about Sri Lanka’s history and current affairs.

Sri Lanka Independence Celebrates in Kuwait

On the occasion of celebrating Sri Lanka’s 63rd Independence Day, an official ceremony was held at the Embassy on 4th February morning with the participation of over 400 Sri Lankan nationals and well-wishers. Sheikh Jaber Al-Hamoud Al-Jabr Al-Sabah graced the occasion as the chief guest. The event commenced with the hoisting of the national flag amidst the sound of traditional drums followed by the recital of the national anthem. The ceremonial oil lamp was lit thereafter, followed by the observance of a 02-minutes silence in honour of national heroes.

Celebrations on 63rd Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka in Sydney

A formal ceremony was held in commemoration of the 63rd Anniversary of independence on 4th February 2010 at the Office of the Consulate General. The proceedings began with the hoisting of the National Flag, playing of the National Anthem, religious observances, and the reading of messages of HE the President, Hon. Prime Minister and Hon. Minister of External Affairs.