Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka at the 50th Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on 13 June 2022
Mr. President,
Sri Lanka has regularly shared our progress and challenges in an open exchange with this Council and other organs of the United Nations. It is in this spirit of transparency, candour and openness that I make this address to the current session of the Council.
Media Release - Foreign Minister Peiris to visit Singapore for bilateral visit and attend the Asia Security Summit
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris will travel to Singapore for a bilateral visit from 8-9 June 2022, on the invitation of his counterpart, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore Vivian Balakrishnan. During his visit, Minister Peiris will hold bilateral discussions ...
Media Release - Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. Peiris addresses Colombo based Diplomatic Corps on the present situation in Sri Lanka
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. G. L. Peiris briefed the Colombo based Diplomatic corps on 2 June, 2022 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During his address, Foreign Minister Prof. Peiris outlined the prevailing situation in Sri Lanka and the challenges encountered by th...
Media Release - New Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane assumes duties
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 the Secretary with effect from 20 May, 2022.
Aruni Wijewardane appointed Foreign Secretary
Ms. Aruni Wijewardane has been appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with effect from 20th May 2022. She will assume duties at the Ministry on 23rd May 2022.
Media Release - Sri Lanka Missions abroad generate Rs.3,221 million in the year 2021
The attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is drawn to a news article published on 20 May 2022 on expenses pertaining to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Media Statement - Sri Lanka rejects motion on alleged genocide adopted in Canadian Parliament
The Government of Sri Lanka notes with regret the adoption of a motion in the Canadian Parliament on the alleged genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka and recognizing...
Landing Requirements to Sri Lanka for Tourists / Foreign Passport Holders / Sri Lankans
1. As per the health guidelines issued on 18th April 2022 by the Director General of Health Services, fully vaccinated travellers do not need to take pre-boardi...
Media Release - Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Court sentences six of the accused to death for the murder of Sri Lankan factory manager Priyantha Kumara Diyawadanage
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the verdict by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Gujranwala, Pakistan on 18 April, 2022 sentencing six accused to death...
Embassy Headlines
Notice of temporary closure of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Berlin / Covid-19
In order to contain the spread and cross infection of Covid-19 and to ensure the health and safety of those in the Embassy and those visiting the Embassy daily, the Embassy of Sri Lanka will be closed from 21.06.2022 to 01.07.2022.
Consular Headlines
Important Notice - Appointments with the Consular Division
Please note that everybody who visits the Sri Lanka Embassy in Berlin for consular work must have a prior appointment from the Embassy.
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