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Media Release - Foreign Ministry refutes claims made by Ambika Satkunanathan to the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights

ForminSealThe Foreign Ministry notes with concern the numerous misleading statements contained in the testimony of the Chairperson of the Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust, Ambika Satkunanathan, during an exchange of views on the situation of human and labour rights in Sri Lanka at the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights on 27 January, 2022.


Sri Lanka achieves its first ever GI certification with Ceylon Cinnamon

pureceyloncinnamon sticksMarking a moment of historical significance, Sri Lanka received its first ever Geographical Indication (GI) certification when the European Union (EU) Commission on 02 February,2022 granted GI status to Ceylon Cinnamon. The outcome was a result of a painstaking, decade-long, arduous endeavour led by the Sri Lanka Export Development (EDB) under the Ministry of Trade with the support of numerous public and private stakeholders.

Announcement by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka

CivilAviationAuthority1. Sri Lankan passport holders do not require the Covid-19 insurance coverage when travelling to Sri Lanka.

Important Notice - Procedure to follow when taking care of Covid-19 infected tourists

12Safe & Secure Certified accommodation providers are now allowed to reserve rooms to isolate Covid-19 positive guests unless they develop severe symptoms. All other accommodation providers to use Health Ministry approved Intermediate Care Centers (ICCs).

Updated Quarantine measures for travellers arriving from overseas during the COVID-19 pandemic

HealthMinistryDue to the current COVID-19 situation in Sri Lanka and globally, the following quarantine measures are imposed for travellers arriving in Sri Lanka. Please download the PDF for more information.