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Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka |

Sri Lanka Embassy in Ethiopia participates in the Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2023 in Ethiopia

The DSGE Charity Bazaar is an annual event organized with the aim to raise money for the Project Matrix, which is a subgroup of the DSGE that funds charitable projects for the most vulnerable people in Ethiopia

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ethiopia in collaboration with the Sri Lankan community in Ethiopia took part at the Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2023 organized by the Diplomatic Spouses Group in Ethiopia (DSGE) which was held on 18 November 2023, at the compound of the United Nation Economic Commission in…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka |

Four Sri Lankans stranded in Gaza safely arrived in Sri Lanka

The officials from the Sri Lankan Embassy in Cairo, working in coordination with the Egyptian authorities, visited the Rafah border between Egypt and Gaza and received the stranded Sri Lankans

A four member Sri Lankan family, who were stranded in the Gaza, safely arrived in Sri Lanka on November 24, 2023. The Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs facilitated the repatriation of the family. Upon their arrival in Colombo, officials from the Foreign Ministry received the returning…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka: Foreign Minister Ali Sabry to attend the 3rd Ministerial Conference on Maritime Security and Safety in the Western Indian Ocean in Mauritius

It serves as a platform for a high-level dialogue which will lead to concrete actions for improving maritime capability in the region

At the invitation of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of Mauritius Maneesh Gobin, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry will participate at the 3rd Ministerial Conference on Maritime Security and Safety in the Western Indian Ocean in Mauritius on 16 November 2023. The West Indian Ocean is an important global…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka |

Sri Lanka commends Qatar’s Facilitation for Evacuation of 11 Sri Lankans from Gaza

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was pleased to have coordinated with the relevant Sri Lanka Missions, Ministries and agencies in facilitating the arrival of the 11 Sri Lankans in Colombo on 5 November 2023

The Minister of Foreign Affairs M.U.M. Ali Sabry appreciated the constructive role played by the State of Qatar under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, in opening the Rafah border crossing which allowed hundreds of foreigners, including 11 Sri Lankans, to…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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Ambassador of Djibouti presents Credentials to Sri Lanka

He has presented credentials to the President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, on 05 November 2023 at 10.30 a.m. at the President’s House, Kandy

The Government of the Republic of Djibouti with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka has appointed Mr. Isse Abdillahi Assoweh as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Djibouti to Sri Lanka based in New Delhi.  He has presented credentials to the President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe,…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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Ambassador of Angola presents Credentials to Sri Lanka

He has presented credentials to the President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, on 05 November 2023 at 10.30 a.m. at the President’s House, Kandy

The Government of the Republic of Angola with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka has appointed Mr. Clemente Pedro Camenha as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Angola to Sri Lanka based in New Delhi. He has presented credentials to the President of Sri Lanka Ranil…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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Eleven Sri Lankans safely arrived in Colombo from Gaza

The entry of the eleven Sri Lankans from Gaza Strip into Egypt via Rafah Border Crossing was facilitated by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Cairo in coordination with the Egyptian authorities on November 2, 2023

Eleven Sri Lankan nationals from two families including two adults and nine children, who were stranded in the Gaza Strip have safely arrived in Sri Lanka early morning today (05 November). The Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinated the arrangements for their return in collaboration with…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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Eleven Sri Lankans safely arrived in Egypt from Gaza

A team of officials from the Embassy received the eleven (11) Sri Lankans at the Egyptian side of the Rafah border and has made arrangements to provide transportation to Cairo for facilitation of their return to Sri Lanka

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Cairo, in coordination with the Egyptian authorities, and the Sri Lankan Representative in Ramallah facilitated the entry in to Egypt of eleven (11) Sri Lankan nationals belonging to two (02) families who were stranded in the Gaza Strip, through the Rafah border crossing, which…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka High Commission in South Africa holds session for South African university students on Sri Lankan economy, foreign policy and culture

The High Commission officials made a comprehensive presentation on Sri Lanka’s diplomacy and leadership in establishing a Zone of Peace in the Indian Ocean in 1971

In an effort to engage with South African universities, the High Commission of Sri Lanka welcomed a group of undergraduate students of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Pretoria accompanied by Professor Colonel Blake and the Team Mentor Shaina Moses on 26 September 2023. The prestigious University of Pretoria is…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Sri Lanka
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High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Nairobi holds Successful Meeting with Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary to Enhance Bilateral Trade and Cooperation

One of the pivotal points of the discussion was the engagement of Sri Lankan entrepreneurs in key sectors of the Kenyan economy

In a significant stride towards enhancing bilateral relations, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Kenya Kananathan and the Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya, Musalia Mudavadi held a successful meeting aimed to advance mutual interests in trade, investments and collaboration across various sectors. The discussions underscored the commitment of both nations to…