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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka | May 30, 2023

Sri Lanka presents Credentials to the African Union

The Representative highlighted the tremendous progress and achievements that have been made by the African Union for the last six decades under many challenging circumstances

The Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the African Union (AU), K.K. Theshantha Kumarasiri presented credentials to Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union Moussa Faki Mahamat on 26 May 2023 at Headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During the discussion, followed by the presentation of credentials, the…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka | May 29, 2023

Ethiopia stands ready to work with Sri Lanka in strengthening bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation

Ambassador Kumarasiri conveyed to President Zewde the sincere greetings of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, under whose directives the Government of Sri Lanka is determined to make stronger bilateral relations with all African countries

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Ethiopia K.K. Theshantha Kumarasiri presented his credentials to President of Ethiopia, Her Excellency Sahle-Work Zewde on 27 April 2023 at the Presidential Palace in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Following the presentation of credentials, Ambassador Kumarasiri was received in the audience by President Zewde, during which Ambassador…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka | May 24, 2023

Sinhala translation of the Holy Quran presented to the Ambassador of Tunisia in New Delhi

The presentation was made this morning at the Tunisian Embassy in New Delhi

Continuing his dialogue with Heads of Mission of Islamic countries in New Delhi who are concurrently accredited to Sri Lanka, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda presented a copy of the Sinhala translation of the Holy Quran to the Ambassador of Tunisia to India Hayet Talbi Bilel…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka | May 19, 2023

Sri Lanka: High Commissioner Kananathan presents Credentials in Abuja, Nigeria

High Commissioner Kananathan briefed President Buhari on the current political and economic situation in Sri Lanka and the efforts being taken by the Government towards economic recovery

High Commissioner Veluppillai Kananathan presented the Letter of Credence appointing him as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Federal Republic of Nigeria with residence in Kenya to His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, the President of Nigeria, at the State House in Abuja on May 18, 2023. The President and…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka | May 08, 2023

A spectacular Vesak Day commemoration at United Nations in Kenya adorned by a donation of one million plants and seedlings

The UN Under-Secretary-General and Director General of the UNON, Zainab Hawa Bangura, read the Vesak Day special message issued by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres

The Sri Lanka High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya, co-hosted the Vesak Day commemoration with the Thai Embassy in Nairobi at the United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) on 5 May 2023. The inspiring Vesak ceremony was held for the first time in the main conference hall of the UNON, with…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka | May 01, 2023

Eight Sri Lankans among the released crew of the detained vessel by Nigerian High Court

As requested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, the High Commission in Nairobi provided assistance and ensured the welfare and safety of the Sri Lankan crew

Eight Sri Lankans were among the crew released by the Federal High Court of Nigeria in Port Harcourt on April 28, 2023, along with the vessel M/T Heroic Idun, which was under detention over disputed oil smuggling allegations, since August 2022 in Nigeria and the Equatorial Guinea. The out-of-court settlement…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka | Apr 26, 2023

Evacuation of Sri Lankans in the Sudan

The Government of Sri Lanka is making every effort to evacuate the remaining Sri Lankans in Khartoum

Ensuring the safety and security of Sri Lankans stranded in the Republic of the Sudan is the primary concern of the Government of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka continues to monitor the evolving security situation in the Sudan and is closely working with its international partners, including the Government of India…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka | Apr 22, 2023

Situation in Sudan

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Cairo which is accredited to the Republic of the Sudan is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Sudan

Sri Lanka is closely following recent developments in the Republic of the Sudan. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Cairo which is accredited to the Republic of the Sudan is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Sudan. The Embassy is in regular contact with the Sri Lankan nationals in Khartoum and its suburbs and has advised them…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka | Apr 21, 2023

Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Jakarta participates at the 68th Anniversary of the Asia-Africa Conference

Ambassador attended the Flag Hoisting Ceremony on the occasion of the 68th Anniversary of the Asia-Africa Conference at Gedung Merdeka Asia-Africa Conference Museum in Bandung

Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Jakarta Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage participated at the 68th Anniversary of the Asia-Africa Conference as a guest of Honor on 17 April 2023 at the Museum of Asia-Africa Conference in Bandung. Ambassador Colombage delivered a keynote speech, emphasizing the need to evaluate the status of…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka | Apr 17, 2023

Ethiopia celebrates Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2023

The New Year festival was attended by a large number of Sri Lankan citizens in Ethiopia along with the diplomatic community

The Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and to the African Union Commission (AUC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in collaboration with the Sri Lankan citizens living and employed in Ethiopia organized a Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival 2023 in…