Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa
Sri Lanka – Canada Bilateral Relations Reinvigorated
Thursday, 10 August 2017 20:40
Hon. Vasantha Senanayake, State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka, had a bilateral meeting with H.E. Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada on Monday (07 August 2017) on the sidelines of the 24th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila and exchanged views on measures to strengthen relations and enhance cooperation between the two countries.
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Sri Lanka to Strengthen Cooperation with Cambodia
Tuesday, 08 August 2017 14:58
The State Minister of Sri Lanka Foreign Affairs Hon. Vasantha Senanayake, currently in the Philippines to attend the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) met with H.E. Prak Sokhonn, the Foreign Minister of Cambodia on 04th August 2017 in Manila during which meeting initiatives relating to economic and trade, tourism, education cooperation and the long standing cultural cooperation and Buddhist linkages were discussed.
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Hon. Vasantha Senanayake, State Minister of Foreign Affairs visits Viet Nam
Friday, 04 August 2017 00:00
Hon. Vasantha Senanayake, State Minister of Foreign Affairs ended his five day visit to Ha Noi yesterday (02.08.2017) on his way to Manila, the Philippines to attend 24th Asia Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial meeting.
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Collection of Bio Metrics from the Passport Applicants applying through Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions from 01st November 2017
Tuesday, 01 August 2017 20:52
The Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) of Sri Lanka has informed that as a part of ongoing effort to strengthen the integrity of the passport issuance process, the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) has successfully introduced the mandatory collection of biometrics (fingerprint and digital face image) from passport applicants and Automated Fingerprint Identification (AFIS) checks on 15th August 2015. The system was initially introduced for applicants applying for passports in Sri Lanka. At present, biometric data are not captured when applications are submitted through Sri Lanka Oversea Missions which has been identified as an area which could be a concern to the integrity of the passport issuance process. With the implementation of Phase II of the project, the Department has now decided to extend the system for applicants applying for passports via Sri Lanka Missions Overseas with effect from 01st November, 2017.
Sri Lanka condemns hostile acts by North Korea which threatens international peace and security
Tuesday, 01 August 2017 15:45
The Government of Sri Lanka condemns the firing of a ballistic missile of intercontinental range by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 28 July 2017, and the series of recent similar hostile acts by DPRK in violation of UN Security Council Resolutions.
High Commissioner met Canadian Foreign Minister
Monday, 31 July 2017 21:07
H.E. the High Commissioner with the Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Canadian Foreign Minister at the 150th Anniversary of Confederation
Statement by Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, Minister of Foreign Affairs following bilateral talks with Hon. Julie Bishop, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia on 19th July 2017 in Colombo
Thursday, 20 July 2017 19:28
Your Excellency Julie Bishop, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia,
His Excellency Bryce Hutchesson, High Commissioner of Australia,
Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is with great pleasure I extend a warm welcome to Hon. Julie Bishop, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia to Sri Lanka. The visit is significant, since it coincides with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Australia.
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