The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the Netherlands, UNICEF, Child Helpline International and the 2nd Floor Youth Helpline organized the launch of the publication “the voices of children and young people” at the United Nations on November 20 th 2013. The UN Children’s Day is also celebrated on this day.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Seoul participated at the 2013 SIWA & Diplomatic Bazaar which was recently held in Seoul.
The SIWA & Diplomatic Bazaar, organized by the Seoul International Women's Association (SIWA), is one of the leading fundraising events with a history of more than 30 years. This annual Bazaar attracts a large number of Korean visitors and foreign expatriates living in Seoul. Organizations and over 50 Embassies attend the event to share their culture, food and festivities and to ultimately, raise funds to support charities.
A Buddhist Religious Ceremony to bequeath the triple gem blessings on the occasion of the 68th Birthday of H. E. the President Mahinda Rajapaksa was held at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Rome, Italy on 18th November 2013. ...
The University of Hamburg in collaboration with Sri Lanka Association in Hamburg, Germany, organized the 11th South Asia Day at the University. This is the 11th successive year the university organized the event focusing on South Asia. Sri Lanka became partner country with the university for this year as Sri Lanka and Germany celebrating the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.
A Mass to bestow blessings on the occasion of His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s 68th birthday was held at the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus Christ on 23rd November in Bethlehem.
The Embassy participated in the inauguration of the first ever Sri Lankan Buddhist temple which was established at the premises of a high rise apartment complex in the greater Tel Aviv area. The Buddhist temple headed by Ven. Karavilakotuwe Dhammathilaka Thero, the chief incumbent will now cater to the spiritual needs of the approx. 7000 Sri Lankan community in Israel.
A three member official delegation led by Mr. Razik Zarook/ Chairman of the Bank of Ceylon and Mr. Amal Senalankhadikara, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment along with Mr. Herath Mudiyanse, Senior Deputy General Manager of the Bank of Ceylon visited Israel from 22nd to 25th October 2013 to conduct a Promotional Seminar on “Remittances to Sri Lanka” on an invitation extended by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador in Israel Mr. Sarath Wijesinghe.
