The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Dubai organized the 67th Independence Day Anniversary on 4th February 2015 in the Mission premises, amidst a large gathering of Sri Lankans living in Dubai and Northern Emirates. The ...
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Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels celebrates Thai Pongal
The Sri Lanka Embassy of Belgium celebrated Thai Pongal, with the participation of Sri Lankans living in Belgium, Luxembourg and several neighbouring countries. The event was hosted at the Cultural Centre in Woluwe ...
Sri Lanka Mission in Malé celebrates Independence Day
The Sri Lanka High Commission in Malé, Maldives celebrated the 67th Independence Day on a grand scale on 4th February 2015. Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Fore ...
“THIS YEAR THE WHOLE WORLD IS CELEBRATING WITH SRI LANKA” – US DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE ANTONY BLINKEN AT SRI LANKA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
Addressing a large gathering, including the Mayor of Washington DC Muriel Bowser, who had all come together to celebrate Sri Lanka’s 67th Anniversary of Independence at the Reception organized by the Sri Lanka Embassy i ...
Special Envoy of Chinese Government visits Sri Lanka
The Special Envoy of the Government of China, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Liu Jianchao undertook an official visit to Sri Lanka from 5 to 7 February 2015. During the visit, the Chinese Special Envoy paid calls on President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. The visiting dignitary held bilateral talks with Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and also met Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake. The discussions focused on issues of mutual interest covering bilateral political, economic, development cooperation and people-to-people contacts.
Address by President Maithripala Sirisena of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on the 67th Anniversary of Independence at Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte on February 04, 2015
Ven. Members of the Maha Sangha,
Reverend Clergy of other faiths,
Hon. Prime Minister,
Hon. Speaker,
Hon. Ministers and Members of Parliament,
Hon. Governors,
Your Excellencies,
Distinguished Guests,
My Dear Friends,
As we celebrate this 67th anniversary of the dawn of Independence, after nearly two centuries as a nation subject to colonial rule, it is most fortunate that I am able to address you at this historic city of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, today.
This occasion is of special significance because we commemorate the dawn of freedom at a time coincident with the taking of clear and resolute steps to firmly establish democracy and good governance, the Rule of Law, and a truly meaningful parliamentary system; to establish a long lasting and stable structure of good governance in keeping with the mandate given by the people at the recent presidential election.
Colombo public praise China’s port city project
Monday, 26th January 2015 by Huang Haimin COLOMBO, (Xinhua) -- People in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo have praised the 1.4 billion-U.S.-dollar port city project which is funded by China on the Indian Ocean i ...