Sri Lanka features non-traditional exports and Ceylon tea at Commonwealth Fair 2019 in London
November 18, 2019 admingajaba News
Chief Guest, Minister of State for the Commonwealth, UN and South Asia of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon visiting the Sri Lanka stall with the Sri Lanka High Commissioner Manisha Gunasekera
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London participated in the annual Commonwealth Fair organised by the Commonwealth Countries League (CCL) in association with the High Commission of Bangladesh, under the theme 'Empower Girls for Global Peace' at the Kensington Town Hall on Saturday 09 November 2019.
Sri Lanka has provided valuable case studies of successes and challenges in operationalization of IHL and Humanitarian Diplomacy – Foreign Secretary Aryasinha
Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha has said, over the past four decades Sri Lanka has provided valuable case studies to the world in the successes in the operationalization of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and humanitarian diplomacy, as well as the challenges entailed in doing so, many in which the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been a valued partner.
Commonwealth Secretary General visits mangrove site on the sidelines of Commonwealth Law Ministers Conference in Colombo
Visiting the mangrove plant nursery in Thalathuduwa island
Commonwealth Secretary General with officials from Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Mahaweli Development & Environment as well as the representatives from INSEE
Commonwealth Secretary General Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland made a brief visit to a mangrove replanting site in Wadduwa in Koggala recently, in appreciation of the contribution Sri Lanka has made to improve its mangroves, which not only benefits Sri Lankans, but the world, in terms of increasing the carbon sequestration, which is 2 – 4 times more than tropical forests.
Foreign Secretary Aryasinha calls for Indian Ocean security architecture that gives priority to the littoral states and sensitive to the interests of all maritime users
Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha has called for an overarching security architecture tasked to mitigate regional security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region, giving priority to the littoral states and sensitive to the interests of all maritime users of the Indian Ocean. Observing that regional platforms only provide a legal and policy framework, which would be redundant in the absence of practical action, he called for active programmes that encourage cooperation in the fields of security and technology ensuring that people can reap the maximum out of the dynamics and synergies of the region, while supporting sustainable growth.
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in the UK meets FCO Minister of State for the Commonwealth, UN and South Asia Lord Ahmad
November 8, 2019 admingajaba News
The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in the UK Manisha Gunasekera met with the Minister of State for the Commonwealth, UN and South Asia of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the UK on Thursday 7th November 2019. The meeting entailed discussion on issues of mutual interest in Sri Lanka – UK bilateral relations and follow up on Minister Ahmad's visit to Sri Lanka in October 2019.
Sri Lanka High Commission in London celebrates Deepavali – Highlights the spirit of togetherness and friendship
October 31, 2019 admingajaba News
Chief Guest, Seema Malhotra MP addressing the gathering
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London held its annual Deepavali celebrations on Friday 25 October 2019 at the High Commission premises, with the attendance of faith leaders, members of parliament. councillors and other dignitaries, and a large segment of the British Sri Lankan community, including the Tamil community.
Wish you a Happy Deepavali !
October 26, 2019 admingajaba General
Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana leads Sri Lanka Delegation to the 18th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement
Foreign Ministers of the Non-Aligned Movement Member States attending the Ministerial Meeting on 23 – 24 October 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Leading the Sri Lanka delegation to the 18th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement, Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan on Tuesday.
Foreign Secretary Aryasinha Emphasize Sri Lanka's Commitment Towards an Overarching Security Architecture in the Indian Ocean Region
Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha has emphasized the urgent need for the development of an overarching security architecture and institutional frameworks that address the security issues in the Indian Ocean Region. Referring to the Track 1.5 Conference 'The Indian Ocean: Defining our Future' hosted by Sri Lanka in October 2018, which is to graduate to a Ministerial level conference, he noted that it held the promise of contributing to the development of an international rules-based order, with established rules and principles, operating on a common understanding of the challenges and solutions in the Indian Ocean region. He added that the finalization of a Work Plan at the First Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) Maritime Safety and Security (MSS) Working Group chaired by Sri Lanka and held in Colombo in August 2019, would also allow Member states to facilitate practical coordination to ensure sustainable economic development.
The Financial Action Task Force delisted Sri Lanka from the Grey List – Central Bank of Sri Lanka
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