The Ministry is pleased to announce that the vessel ‘Aris 13’ that was hijacked by pirates was released late last night/ early this morning (16-17 March Sri Lankan time) along with the eight Sri Lankan crew. The crew members were released unharmed, without the payment of a ransom.
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Joint Press Release following the meeting of the working group on Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights under the European Union-Sri Lanka Joint Commission, held 13-14 March 2017
The second meeting of the Working Group on Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights under the European Union-Sri Lanka Joint Commission was held in Colombo 13-14 March 2017.
Statement regarding alleged hijacking of Vessel by Somali pirates
The Ministry is aware of media reports regarding the alleged hijacking of a reportedly “Sri Lankan-flagged fuel freighter” by pirates.
Foreign Minister of Republic of Korea to Visit Sri Lanka
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Yun Byung-se is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on 15th March 2017 for an official visit to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea.
Minister Yun is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Foreign Affairs on 15th March 2017.
Clarification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: misleading report in The Island newspaper of 9 March 2017
The Ministry’s attention has been drawn to a misleading report carried in The Island newspaper of 9 March 2017, titled ‘UN resolutions not binding on Sovereign Nations – Govt., …..but commitments will be honoured in keeping with Sri Lankan laws’, misquoting the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Harsha de Silva.
Harvard University to conduct Online Economic Diplomacy Course for Officials of the Foreign Ministry and Commerce Department
As part of its economic diplomacy role, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has undertaken a unique initiative to design and implement an online Economic Diplomacy Course catering to Sri Lanka’s specific economic needs and challenges. This Course is a result of the Foreign Ministry’s collaboration with the Department of Commerce and Harvard University, one of the most prestigious Universities in the world.
Alleged Incident of Shooting on Indian Fishermen
The Government of Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the alleged shooting on Indian fishermen, and the connected loss of life of one fisherman and injury caused to another.
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