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Consulate in Mumbai organizes an exhibition on ‘The Buddhism in Sri Lanka”

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The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai in association with the Kala Bhavan in Thane, Mumbai inaugurated a photographic exhibition under the theme of “ The Buddhism in Sri Lanka”. The exhibition was opened to the public from 8th to 11th November 2012. The Mayor of Thane, Harishchandra Patil, representing the political party of Shiv Sena and the Electoral Member of the Republican Party of India, Asha Babasaheb Kamble, participated at the   inauguration ceremony.

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The Embassy of Sri Lanka flies Country’s Flag high at the “Global Village Festival” at Itaewon

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The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Seoul successfully participated at the Global Village Festival organized by the Itaewon District Office from 12th -14th October 2012.

Global Village Festival, an annual event which began in 2008 aims to promote the rich multicultural diversity and harmony which exists in the Republic of Korea. More than 600,000 visitors participated during the 3 day event.

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Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona visits Utah as Guest of the State Government

Ambassador Dr.PalithaKohona, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations visited Utah State as the guest of the Utah State Government and the Utah Valley University (UVU).

He addressed the UVU international relations class on "Sri Lanka Looks Ahead - Winning the Peace" and fielded a range of questions from a packed auditorium on Sri Lanka's reconstruction and reconciliation process. There was considerable sympathetic interest demonstrated in Sri Lanka’s success in defeating a ruthless terrorist group and its reconstruction and reconciliation efforts. The University conferred a Honorary Professorship on Dr. Kohona.

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Sri Lanka Delegation attends Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Quebec City, Canada

The 127th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly was held in Quebec City, Canada from 21st to 26th October 2012. The IPU is an International Organization of Parliamentarians of Sovereign States established in 1889 and, is the focal point for Parliamentarians worldwide to discuss current international issues and a forum to work towards peace and cooperation and, for the maintenance of representative democracy.

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