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Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka |

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…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka |

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…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka |

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…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka |

Informative Webinar on available renewable energy projects in Kwazulu-Natal Province in South Africa

South Africa has introduced "Energy one-stop," which provides a single-window facilitation process for energy projects and spoke of the current energy environment and opportunities in South Africa

The Sri Lanka High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Gauteng Office of Trade and Investment Kwazulu-Natal, organized an informative webinar on "Available Renewable Energy Projects in Kwazulu-Natal" for Sri Lankan renewable energy companies on 26 March 2024. The…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka expands partnerships with Somalia under “Look Africa” foreign policy

Ambassador Kumarasiri engaged in a number of discussions with competent authorities of the Government of Somalia and potential private sector entrepreneurs in identified fields of cooperation

Sri Lanka has identified potential areas of cooperation with Somalia as it lies on the crossroads of international maritime and global sea trade, providing easy access to markets in Africa, the Middle East and Europe. This was conveyed to the President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud by Ambassador Theshantha Kumarasiri…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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Ambassador of Sri Lanka presents credentials to President of Djibouti

President Guelleh expressed his full commitment to enhance existing bilateral relations, particularly in potential areas which are mutually beneficial for both countries

The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Djibouti K.K. Theshantha Kumarasiri presented credentials to President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti on 26 February 2024. Ambassador Kumarasiri is concurrently accredited to the Republic of Djibouti with residence in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During the discussion that followed the presentation of credentials, President Guelleh…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ethiopia celebrates the 76th Anniversary of Independence in Addis Ababa

To mark the celebration of Independence Day in Addis Ababa, a ceremonial cake cutting was attended by the participating Ambassadors including the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps

The Embassy Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa in collaboration with the Sri Lankan citizens in Ethiopia grandly celebrated the 76th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence while hosting a Diplomatic Dinner Reception on 04 February 2024  at Best Western Plus Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event featured the singing of the…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka Mission in Pretoria Celebrates 76th Independence Day and 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

According to the participants and Sri Lanka community members, this year marked the highest participation in the Independence Day celebrations organized by the High Commission in recent history

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria commemorated the 76th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka with the members of the Sri Lankan community and other well-wishers at the High Commission premises on 04 February  2024. Approximately 200 Sri Lankans in South Africa, as well as in other accredited…