President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in a message to Emperor of Japan, Akihito expressed sympathy on the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan today (11) and stated, ‘we pray for solace for those affected by the disaster and for ...
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Ministry of External Affairs sets up an information desk to assist Sri Lankan nationals in the aftermath of the tsunami in Japan
The Ministry of External Affairs has set up an information desk at the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry to provide information to Sri Lankan nationals who wish to ascertain the wellbeing of their next of kin in ...
President condoles following the calamity in Japan
Upon hearing of the earth quake and the tsunami that struck the northern and eastern parts of Japan this afternoon, President Mahinda Rajapaksa spoke to the Japanese Ambassador in Colombo Mr. Kunio Takahashi and expresse ...
External Affairs Ministry comment on Resolution S. 84 adopted by the United States Senate
The Ministry of External Affairs wishes with regard to the Resolution (S.Res.84) adopted by the Senate of the United States on 1st March 2011, to emphasize the following: (a) the Lessons Learnt & Reconcil ...
Visit to Sri Lanka by South Asia Delegation of EU Parliament – Commends “tremendous efforts by the Government to remove legacy of conflict”
The leader of the South Asia Delegation of the European Parliament, Mrs. Jean Lambert (Greens/UK) commended the Govt. on the “tremendous efforts and progress made by the Government to remove the legacy of the conflict”. ...
Sri Lanka and the UK agree to strengthen business relations
The Minister of External Affairs, Prof. G. L. Peiris and Mr. Alistair Burt, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State of the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office, agreed to further strengthen Sri Lanka – UK bilateral r ...
EU re-lists LTTE following comprehensive review of listed terrorist groups
The European Union (EU) has re-listed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) following a comprehensive review of listed terrorist groups. The announcement was made through Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 83/ ...
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