Part I - Kanneliya-Dediyagala Nakiyadeniya Biosphere Reserve (KDN Reserve)

Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris highlighted the ‘unique, multifaceted partnership’ enjoyed by Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom, founded upon shared democratic traditions and historical affinities. The Minister made these remarks at a meeting with Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, the Minister of State for South Asia, the United Nations and the Commonwealth of the UK on Tuesday 18 January at the Foreign Ministry. Reciprocating the sentiments, Lord Ahmad acknowledged the abiding nature of the partnership which offers impetus for cooperation.

In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Japan, the Foreign Ministry and Embassy of Japan jointly organized a press conference at Sasakawa Center on 19 January, 2022.

The Government of Sri Lanka unequivocally condemns the terrorist attack on civilian facilities in UAE which resulted in deaths of several civilians. We convey our deepest condolences to the  families of the victims and to the people and government of the UAE. Sri Lanka reiterates the need for continued vigilance against the ever present and evolving threat of terrorism which harms global  peace and security.

The Foreign Ministry regrets to announce, with profound sorrow, the death of Consul General of Sri Lanka in Milan Visharada D.D. Neela
Wickramasinghe, who passed away in Milan, Italy on Monday 17 January 2022, due to a sudden illness.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of People’s Republic of China donated a large consignment of medical equipment including multipara monitors, high flow oxygen nasal therapy machines, oxygen concentrators, oxygen cylinders and several other items valued at Sri Lanka Rupees 127 Million. This contribution is in addition to previous donations of COVID 19 related medical equipment and vaccines by China.