“Celebration of Ceylon Spices” in the United States
WASHINGTON DC: The Embassy of Sri Lanka to the United States, in collaboration with the American Spice Trade Association (ASTA), hosted a vibrant evening reception…
Two Canadians of Sri Lankan origin among Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2022
OTTAWA: Two Canadians of Sri Lankan origin, Professor Janaka Ruwanpura and Dr. Sivakumar Gulasingam have been named among the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2022,…
Chinese Ambassador calls on new Foreign Minister
COLOMBO: The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry met with the Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong at the Ministry on 27 July, 2022. At the outset,…
Foreign Minister addresses 50th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva
GENEVA: Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris addressing the 50th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on…
Significant meeting between US and Chinese ambassadors to support Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: In a significant development, Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong held a meeting with US Ambassador Julie Chung on June 13, during which both envoys reiterated…
Aruni Wijewardane is new Foreign Secretary
COLOMBO: The new Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aruni Wijewardane assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry on 23 May, 2022. She was appointed as…
Diplomatic relations established between Sri Lanka and Timor-Leste
NEW YORK: The signing ceremony of the Joint Communiqué on establishing diplomatic relations between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Democratic Republic…
Indonesia donates medical supplies
JAKARTA: At the request of the Government of Sri Lanka for humanitarian aid in the form of medical supplies for the people of Sri Lanka,…
Sri Lanka’s new Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
COLOMBO: Additional Secretary, Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Ministry Pakeer Mohideen Amza who has been appointed Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia is…
“Laksala Handicrafts” gets boost in Japan under franchise agreeent
TOKYO: Laksala Handicrafts signed a master franchise agreement with Sala Enterprises on 6 October 2021, that was facilitated by the Sri Lanka Mission in Japan….