Actg. Foreign Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva during a telephone conversation last night (28th September) with the Actg. Foreign Minister of Maldives Mr. Mohamed Hussain Shareef expressed Sri Lanka’s concern on the explosion which took place on 28th September, 2015 on the boat carrying the President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim. He conveyed wishes for the speedy recovery of the First Lady of Maldives and for the good health and well-being of the President of Maldives.
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Media Release on two missing SL pilgrims
Following reports on the stampede last week in Mina/Mecca in Saudi Arabia two Sri Lankan hajj pilgrims have been reported missing since 24th of September 2015.
The Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry informed the Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Sri Lankan Consulate General in Jeddah to locate the whereabouts of the missing persons.
Leaders’ Summit on Peacekeeping: Statement by H.E. Maithripala Sirisena President of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka and the USA sign MoU on Rule of Law Capacity Building Assistance
Sri Lanka and the USA today (29 September) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Rule of Law Capacity Building Assistance. The MoU was signed by US Ambassador Atul Keshap and Actg. Foreign Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo.
US Secretary of State John Kerry calls on President Maithripala Sirisena
United States Secretary of State John Kerry called on President Maithripala Sirisena in New York yesterday evening, 27 September.
Sri Lanka welcomes Nepal’s adoption of new Constitution
The Government and people of Sri Lanka join hands with the International Community to welcome the promulgation of the new Constitution of Nepal which is a key step in its journey towards national reconciliation, political stability and development.
As a sincere friend of Nepal, Sri Lanka will continue its partnership in Nepal’s development and work towards further enhancing the excellent relations which exists between the two countries.
Ambassador of Viet Nam calls on Actg. FM
Ambassador H.E. Ms. Phan Kieu Thu of Viet Nam paid a courtesy call on Dr. Harsha de Silva Actg. Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Ministry today (25.09.2015).