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Government Approves Historic National Policy on Reconciliation and Coexistence

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Government Approves Historic National Policy on Reconciliation and Coexistence

On 2^nd May 2017, in a historic move, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Government of Sri Lanka approved Sri Lanka’s first National Reconciliation Policy.

The process for developing the National Reconciliation Policy was initiated in September 2015 by the Office for National Unity & Reconciliation (ONUR) chaired by Former President Her Excellency Madam Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga.

After a one-year comprehensive consultation process with multiple stakeholders including Government officials, ministries, departments, members of provincial councils, civil society, academia, and experts and grass-roots activists, the National Reconciliation Policy was submitted by His Excellency President Maithripala Sirisena in September 2016 to Cabinet of Ministers for discussion. In his accompanying note to the Cabinet, His Excellency stated that the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR) had drafted the National Policy in a “manner that reflects that reconciliation is a whole-of-government effort and a multi-stakeholder endeavour.”

Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake’s first visit to India

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Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake undertook an official visit to New Delhi India from 6^th – 7^th June 2017. During this visit he met the Indian Prime Minister Naredra Modi and the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. He also had separate meetings with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar.

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

(Procurement of Goods)

SPECIAL TASK FORCE

(SRI LANKA POLICE)

MINISTRY OF LAW & ORDER AND SOUTHERN DEVELOPMENT

The Chairman, Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee of the Ministry of Law & Order and Southern Development on behalf of the Secretary / Ministry of Law & Order and Southern Development, 14th Floor, Suhurupaya, Sri Subhuthipura Mawatha, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the following procurements for Special Task Force of Sri Lanka Police.

Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake visits India

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Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake on his first visit overseas as Minister of Foreign Affairs, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held discussions with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj yesterday, 6 June 2017. He will have discussions today with Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar and others before returning to Colombo tonight.

Address by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to UN Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14

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Address By His Excellency the Prime Minister

of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe

to the United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for Sustainable Development

United Nations, New York - 5^th June 2017

Madame President - Mr. Secretary General

Allow me to express my appreciation to those who have been responsible for organizing this conference – notably Mr. Peter Thomson - President of the General Assembly, the Governments of Fiji and Sweden - co-hosts of the Conference, the Permanent Representatives of Portugal and Singapore - facilitators of preparatory meetings and to the Secretary General of the Conference.

Reports on Flood Situation in Sri Lanka

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Lates Flood Situation Report in Sri Lanka on 02/06/2017

Bid Notice Advertisement, "Green Way Trail"

The Urban Development Authority (UDA) under the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development issued a Bid Notice to identify able investors to setup "Green Way Trail" a green amusement park in Diyatha Uyana area in Battaramulla, Sri Lanka.

Please view the attached brochures for further information.

Please click to view the Documents in English and Tamil.

Foreign Minister Karunanayake briefs Diplomatic Corps

On the direction of H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena and Hon. Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Hon. Minister Karunanayake directed the Foreign Ministry to respond to the emergency needs of the flood victims in coordination with the Ministry of Disaster Management. The Ministry Emergency Response Unit, activated on 26^th May 2017, to coordinate international Search and Rescue and Disaster Relief measures, launched an appeal to the INSARG (International Search and Rescue Group) through the UN. The Foreign Ministry also appealed to countries in the region to obtain the services of Emergency Rescue Teams.

FLOOD RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO SRI LANKA

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As you are aware, several regions of Sri Lanka have been affected by massive floods and landslides and 557,505 People belonging to 151,392 families have been affected in 15 Districts, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). It has been informed that 177 persons died and 109 are missing. Further, 74,928 people belonging to 18,612 families have been accommodated at 366 safe locations. Updates are available at the DMC website http://www.dmc.gov.lk

In this context the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka has informed this Consulate General that action has been taken to provide urgent relief assistance to those affected by the heavy rain, floods and landslides. The Consulate General has been authorized to accept donations in cash for this purpose as it would help purchase most of the urgent relief items locally in Sri Lanka and deliver such items immediately to the affected areas.