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Media Release - Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris Briefs Diplomatic Corps on Current Initiatives

PeirisUNBriefingForeign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris addressed the Diplomatic Corps at the Foreign Ministry Auditorium on 26 January, 2022 during the first diplomatic briefing for the New Year.


Media Release - Response to the Human Rights Watch “World Report 2022”: Sri Lanka Section

ForminSealThe Foreign Ministry has noted with regret that the Sri Lanka section of the HRW “World Report 2022” depicts an exaggerated and unduly negative picture of the current human rights situation in the country.

What you must know about Tropical Rain Forests of SriLanka

Forest1Part I - Kanneliya-Dediyagala Nakiyadeniya Biosphere Reserve (KDN Reserve)

Media Release - Sri Lanka and the UK acknowledge multifaceted partnership at meeting between Foreign Minister and British Minister for South Asia Lord Ahmad

PeirisUK1Foreign 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.

Joint Media Release - Joint Press Conference to launch the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Sri Lanka and Japan

SLJapan2022In 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.