Mr. Errol Fonseka was appointed as Sri Lanka’s new Honorary Consul in Seychelles. H.E. Shehan Ratnavale, Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Pretoria, South Africa concurrently accredited to the Seychelles prese ...
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Ambassador W.M. Senevirathna presented credentials to Rt. Hon. Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, President of Nepal
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador Designate to Nepal W.M. Senevirathna presented his credentials to the President of Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal Rt. Hon. Dr. Ram Baran Yadav on 10th January 2013 at a ceremony held at the ...
Increasing Job Opportunities for Sri Lankans in Israel.
The Sri Lanka Embassy organised a meeting with 40 licensed recruitment Agents in Israel at the premises of the Embassy this afternoon in order to explore possibilities to enhance job opportunities for Sri Lankans in Is ...
Deputy Minister Neomal Perera in Delhi calls upon non-Commonwealth countries to participate in the Commonwealth Business Forum in Colombo
Deputy Minister of External Affairs, Neomal Perera, met the envoys of 79 countries accredited to Sri Lanka from New Delhi this week and briefed them about the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) that will be held in Colombo from 12-14 November 2013 preceding the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). He explained to the envoys that CHOGM is being held in Asia which is now a region of high growth and opportunity, after a lapse of 25 years, and that the Commonwealth Business Forum 2013 would be a useful platform for all countries to forge flourishing economic links and for business persons to interact with Heads of Government and senior officials as well. Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Nivard Cabraal and High Commissioner Prasad Kariyawasam joined the Deputy Minister at the briefings.
Sri Lanka participates at the Economic Exhibition in Kuwait
Sri Lanka Embassy in Kuwait participated at the Economic Exhibition organized by the Economic Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait at the Diamond Ballroom of Sheraton Hotel.
Korea Importers Association appreciates Sri Lanka
The Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) recently, celebrated the 42nd anniversary of the organization, with more than 400 participants in attendance from Korean company representatives, diplomatic community and Korean government officials.
Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles Celebrates Thai Pongal Festival
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles celebrated Thai Pongal Festival in association with the Tamil Hindu community at United Hindu Temple, Covina, Los Angeles County, California, USA on Sunday, 13th January 2013 in the presence of a large gathering of all the communities living in Los Angeles.
The Thai Pongal was celebrated according to the Hindu tradition with boiling of Milk and Rice which is the highlight of this festival called ‘Surya Mangalyam’ under the auspices of the Hindu Priest of the Temple. All the communities put rice into the Pongal pot for blessings of Surya for good life and successful harvest.
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