Sri Lanka Welcomes the Resolution on the Question of Palestine in the UN General Assembly
Sri Lanka welcomes the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the resolution endorsing the New York Declaration on the peaceful settlement of the Question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-State solution. We extend our sincere appreciation to Saudi Arabia and France for their leadership in this important initiative. Sri Lanka reaffirms […]
3rd Round of the Sri Lanka- Philippines Political Consultations Concludes in Colombo
The Third Round of Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of the Philippines was successfully concluded in Colombo on 12 September 2025. Delivering the opening remarks, the Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka Aruni Ranaraja, highlighted the need to expand and strengthen the warm and friendly relations […]
Sri Lanka becomes a State Party to BBNJ Convention
Sri Lanka becomes a State Party to BBNJ Convention The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism is pleased to announce that Sri Lanka’s Instrument of Ratification on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ […]
Foreign Minister to address the Human Rights Council on Monday, 08 September 2025 in Geneva
Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Late Foreign Minister Hon. Lakshman Kadirgamar
Sri Lanka and Switzerland hold the Third Meeting of Experts onthe Migration Partnership between the two countries
The third meeting of experts on the Migration Partnership between Sri Lanka and Switzerland was held in Bern on 29 July 2025. Sugeeshwara Gunaratna, Director General/Europe & North America at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, and Ambassador Hendrick Krauskopf, Director/International Affairs of the State Secretariat for Migration of the Swiss Federal […]
Sri Lanka: The World’s Most Beautiful Island in 2025!
We’re thrilled to announce that Sri Lanka has been crowned “The Most Beautiful Island in the World” for 2025! It’s no surprise why this teardrop-shaped paradise off the southern coast of India captivates hearts worldwide. From its golden beaches stretching along an 833-mile coastline to the serene terraced tea plantations that paint the misty mountains green, Sri […]