Human Development Report 2013 launched: GDP growth needs to be accompanied by social equity; i.e. the tangible improvement of lives of people. Development cannot be an abstraction of figures for most of society, External ...
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Geneva Resolution, a catalyst for discord – Minister GL
Briefing by External Affairs Minister Prof G.L. Peiris for Members of the Diplomatic Community at the Ministry of External Affairs on April 2.
Minister Peiris noted that the purpose of the briefing was to share some thoughts with the diplomatic corps on current issues, attitudes to these issues and the perspective of the Government of Sri Lanka on the way forward with regard to each of these matters.
Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation of Burkina Faso Djibrill Yipéné Bassolé concludes three-day official visit to Sri Lanka, 03rd – 06th April, 2013
Joint Press Release
Strengthening friendly relations between Sri Lanka and Burkina Faso, a six member delegation headed by Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation of Burkina Faso, Djibrill Yipéné Bassolé arrived in Sri Lanka on 3rd April 2013 on a three-day official visit. The delegation included the Burkina Faso Ambassador for Sri Lanka, resident in New Delhi, Idriss Raoua Ouedraogo, Director of the Minister’s Cabinet Amadou Dicko, Director-General for Bilateral Relations Gnama Henri Bacye, Head of Asia Pacific Division Binta Kargougou, Director/Asia, Pacific and Middle East Fatoumata Ouedraogo of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation of Burkina Faso.
Deputy Minister of External Affairs hands over the largest compensation received in the recent past
External Affairs Deputy Minister Neomal Perera handed over cheques to the value of Rs. 15 million as compensation to the next of kin of two deceased persons. The two Sri Lankans had met their tragic demise in Saudi Arab ...
Political consultations by the Foreign Secretaries of Sri Lanka and Pakistan
Joint Press Statement
Third Round of Political Consultations between the Foreign Secretaries of Sri Lanka and Pakistan were held on 4th April 2013 in Colombo. The Sri Lanka delegation was led by Mr. Karunatilaka Amunugama, Secretary, External Affairs of Sri Lanka and the Pakistan delegation was led by Mr. Jalil Abbas Jilani, Foreign Secretary of Pakistan. The two sides had discussions on a wide range of issues based on mutual respect and understanding.
Sri Lanka Cultural Evening at the Berlin International Economic Congress 2013 on 7th March 2013
From 6th to 10th March, the Berlin International Economics Congress 2013 organized by the renowned Institute of Cultural Diplomacy (ICD), an international organization with headquarters in Berlin with the focus on the promotion of international understanding by cultural exchange, took place under the motto of “Intercultural Relations, Youth Development Advancement, Environmental Responsibility & Ecotourism: Opportunities for Successful Nation Branding in the 21st Century”. Keynote Speakers from all continents were discussing a better future for their countries and the world.
Sri Lankan Products at Cairo International Fair
The Sri Lanka Embassy in Cairo participated at the 46th Session of Cairo International Fair from 19th to 29th March 2013 as part of trade promotion work being undertaken in Egypt and the North African region. A stall at the fair was open for displaying pure Ceylon Tea, Porcelain ware (Dankotuwa) and Manchee Biscuits. This initiative was supported by the Sri Lanka Tea Board and the Export Development Board.
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