A delegation from India headed by Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral RK Dhowan is participating in the International Maritime Security Conference, “Galle Dialogue 2012”, which began today in the southern Sri Lankan ...
Author Archives: MFA User
Business Delegation from Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Visits South Africa
The visit of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) Trade & Investment delegation to South Africa was a joint initiative of the Sri Lankan High Commission in South Africa and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and involved th ...
“SOUNDS & FLAVOURS OF SRI LANKA” IN VIENNA
“Sounds and Flavours of Sri Lanka,” an event highlighting the many facets of Sri Lanka, was held at the Embassy on 12th December 2012. Approximately 200 guests had the opportunity to experience a glimpse of what Sri Lan ...
Visit of Senator Bob Carr, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia to Sri Lanka
Senator Bob Carr, Foreign Minister of Australia will be undertaking an official visit to Sri Lanka from 14th to 17th December 2012.
In further strengthening the bilateral relations, both countries have decided to establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) on People Smuggling and Transnational Crime.
Statement by the Government of Sri Lanka on the launch of a Rocket by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Sri Lanka is concerned at the launch of a rocket using ballistic missile technology by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which is in violation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1874 . Recognizing ...
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Sweden hosts colourful Deepavali celebration
On 28th November, the Embassy organised a Deepavali celebration on its premises. The Embassy was decorated in accordance with Deepavali tradition, and after a welcome speech by Minister Counsellor Mr. S.B. Wijekoon, Hindu priest Mohan from Stockholm Ganesh Temple performed a ceremony in honour of lord Ganesh.
Students of History of Sri Lanka at JNU to visit Sri Lanka
The Centre for Historical Studies of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi, in collaboration with the High Commission of Sri Lanka and with the support of the India-Sri Lanka Foundation, has commenced a new course entitled “State, Society and Religion in Sri Lanka, from circa 3rd century BCE to 13th century CE”, with specific focus on Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa period.. The reference books required for this course have been procured and placed in the Library of the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi for research work of the students. Forty students have already enrolled in this course, which is expected to broaden to understanding of Sri Lanka’s relations with India in its historical context as well. This initiative is considered as the first in India to teach Sri Lankan History through specifically designed course of study in a University.
Close
