Sri Lanka reaffirms its commitment to the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances
Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara led the Sri Lanka delegation to the presentation of Sri Lanka’s initial Report under the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance at the 29thSession of the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) on 26 September 2025, in Geneva. In his opening remarks, […]
Strengthening Bilateral Ties: Deputy Minister Hemachandra Engages in Productive Telephone Discussion with Ukrainian Counterpart
In a cordial telephone conversation held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka, Arun Hemachandra, engaged with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and Head of the Ukrainian National Commission for UNESCO Mariana Betsa. Both dignitaries reflected on the warm cooperation between Sri Lanka and […]
Sri Lanka hosts a Joint Briefing Session for Diplomatic Missions to boost Investments and Exports
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, along with the Minister of Industry, Sunil Handunneththi, and Minister of Trade, Wasantha Samarasinghe, launched an integrated mechanism to enhance collaboration between Sri Lanka’s overseas Missions and national institutions. Joined by Ministry Secretaries and agency heads, the initiative aimed to revitalize the country’s trade and investment agenda through […]
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 […]