The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London and the House of Commons jointly held a special networking reception at the House of Commons in honour of Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day. The event which was held on 06 February 2025 brought together Members of both Houses of Parliament and representatives of the Government of the United Kingdom and think tanks, to celebrate Sri Lanka’s achievements since Independence and to strengthen bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom.
The event provided a platform for generating meaningful dialogue, exploring new avenues for collaboration through parliamentary exchanges, and recalling the longstanding relationship between the parliamentary traditions of the two countries, and the commitment to continuing partnership between Sri Lanka and the UK.
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom expressed its appreciation to the Parliamentarians for their initiative in proposing this event.
As a token of appreciation, attendees were presented gift bags containing Sri Lankan products from Sri Lankan businesses in London.
High Commission of Sri Lanka
London
11 February 2025
