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Tanzania: Sri Lankan New Year celebration in Dar es Salaam

The event was made possible through the generous sponsorship of several Sri Lankan businesses operating in Tanzania

The Sri Lankan community in Tanzania came together to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year on 06 April 2025, in Dar es Salaam. The festive event was organized by the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka to Tanzania, Hiran Sumanaweera, with the support of Sri Lankans residing in the country.…

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South Africa: The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria celebrates 77th Independence Day

The event, held at the High Commission premises, was attended by approximately 150 Sri Lankans from South Africa and other accredited countries including Lesotho

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria commemorated the 77th anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka on 08 February 2025. The event, held at the High Commission premises, was attended by approximately 150 Sri Lankans from South Africa and other accredited countries including Lesotho, along with South African friends…

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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Egypt celebrates the 77th anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka

In his address, Ambassador-designate Sisira Senavirathne underscored the Sri Lankan government’s national policy framework, “A Thriving Nation and a Beautiful Life”, which focuses on initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Cairo commemorated Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day at the Embassy premises with the participation of the Sri Lankan community in Egypt. The ceremony commenced with the hoisting of the national flag by Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to Egypt, Sisira Senavirathne, followed by the singing of…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka |

Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to Egypt Sisira Senavirathne assumes duties

A career diplomat with over 22 years of experience, Ambassador-designate Senavirathne joined the Sri Lanka Foreign Service in 2003

The newly appointed Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Sisira Senavirathne assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Cairo on 27 January 2025. In his address to the Embassy staff following the assumption of duties, Ambassador-designate Senavirathne highlighted the long-standing friendly relations between Sri…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka |

Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa commences work for the new year 2025

The commemoration of the new year 2025 in Ethiopia symbolized a fusion of unity and dedication, cultivating a sense of cooperation and mutual understanding and respect

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa, hosted a new year-2025 commemoration programme at the Chancery premises on 01 January 2025, bringing together the dedicated staff of the Embassy and their families in a heartfelt tribute to the dawn of the new year. The ceremonial proceedings commenced with the hoisting of…

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Sri Lanka Participates at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024

The leaders also selected Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ghana, as the incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth

Sri Lanka participated at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2024 held in Apia, Samoa from 24- 26 October 2024. The theme of the CHOGM 2024 was “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth”. The Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 56 independent states, is one of the world’s…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka |

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry engages in bilateral talks in Cairo to enhance ties between Sri Lanka and Egypt

The MoU aims to strengthen and consolidate cooperation in the fields of diplomatic training, capacity building, research and studies in diplomacy between the two countries

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry undertook an official visit to Egypt from 07-11 August 2024 at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry held productive discussions with his counterpart Dr. Badr Abdelatty and reviewed bilateral relations between…

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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry to visit Egypt

The bilateral visit is expected to further consolidate the longstanding ties between Sri Lanka and Egypt

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry will pay an official visit to Egypt from 07 – 09 August 2024 on the invitation of Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. During the visit, he will have hold bilateral discussions with his counterpart at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Cairo and also meet with…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka |

High Commissioner Bogollagama meets South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation

Both dignitaries expressed a strong commitment to enhancing cooperation and deeper ties between their respective governments

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom Rohitha Bogollagama met the new South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola at the Service of Thanksgiving celebrating the 30th Year of South Africa’s Democracy. The event was hosted by the High Commission of South Africa in London on…

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Sri Lankans in Ethiopia celebrate Sinhala and Tamil New Year

This year’s festival was particularly organized by the Sri Lankans in Hawassa with the support of the Sri Lankans living in other parts of Ethiopia

Sri Lankan nationals who are living and working in Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa organized a Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival on 21 April 2024 in the Hawassa Industrial Park. This year’s festival was particularly organized by the Sri Lankans in Hawassa…

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