Live Streaming of Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka
24th September 2021 and 26th September 2021 link for the LIVE Stream: https://bit.ly/3zYOWZUwww.facebook.com/GIZSrilanka
Health Protocol for arrivals to Sri Lanka
Statement on the issue of tracing the Origins of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruptions to the health, safety, and livelihoods of people around the world. Therefore, multilateralism and international cooperation provide the best possible means to effectively and sustainably defeat the pandemic. It is equally important to conduct a comprehensive, inclusive, and impartial study on the origin of the virus. Sri Lanka notes […]
LTTE proscription in the UK
The Government of Sri Lanka has been made aware that the UK Home Secretary has decided to maintain the proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as a terrorist organization under the UK Terrorism Act No. 7 of 2000. The Home Secretary’s decision, which has been taken following the judgement of the Proscribed […]
Apostolic Nuncio discusses Easter Sunday bombing investigation in meeting with Foreign Minister
His Eminence Archbishop Brian Udaigwe, Apostolic Nuncio (the Vatican Ambassador) to Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris on Tuesday 31 August at the Foreign Ministry. During the meeting, the Foreign Minister explained that one of his first duties in his previous portfolio as Minister of Education was […]
Connecting the hearts and minds of Polish people with the soul of Sri Lanka – Ambassador’s Interview with the Wiadomosci Turystyczne magazine
Ambassador Semasinghe discusses roadmap for promoting bilateral trade and investment with KIG President Marek Kłoczko
Ambassador Dhammika Kumari Semasinghe met with Mr. Marek Kłoczko, President of the Polish Chamber of Commerce (KIG), and discussed at length the bilateral trade profile, emerging investment opportunities in Sri Lanka, and activities to increase two-way trade flows. The Ambassador said that promoting trade and tourism was a priority for both countries, and highlighted that […]
Foreign Ministry expresses condolences on the demise of former Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera
G.L.Peiris and the staff of the Foreign Ministry express their deepest condolences on the passing away of former Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera. The late Minister Mangala Samaraweera served two terms as the Foreign Minister from 2005-2007 and 2015-2017. He will be remembered for his commitment and dedication to duty, for the values he stood for […]
Statement on situation in Afghanistan
The Government of Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan and is closely monitoring developments. Our primary concern is the safety and security of Sri Lankans living in Afghanistan and evacuating them to safety or back to Sri Lanka. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested the governments of USA, UK, India, […]
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L Peiris assumes duties
The newly-appointed Foreign Minister Prof. G.L Peiris assumed duties at the Ministry today (18 August 2021) at a simple ceremony graced by outgoing Foreign Minister and the new Minister of Education Dinesh Gunawardena; State Minister of Regional Cooperation Tharaka Balasuriya; State Minister of Women and Child Development, Preschools & Primary Education, School Infrastructure & Education […]