Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa
Foreign Minister Samaraweera concludes successful visit to the US capital
Monday, 16 February 2015 18:17
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera visited Washington DC from 11-12 February. The visit which was his first to the US capital since assuming office as the Minister of Foreign Affairs followed the visit of US Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Biswal to Colombo on 2-3 February and coincided with the completion of 30 days in office of the new Government in Sri Lanka.
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Foreign Minister Samaraweera underscores the importance of shared common values and ideals between SL and US
Friday, 13 February 2015 21:28
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mangala Samaraweera, addressing the National Press Club in Washington DC yesterday, highlighted the fact that Sri Lanka and the United States are two countries that shared “common values and ideals based on a commitment to democratic principles and governance.” The Minister pointed out that people to people contact between the two countries pre-dated diplomatic relations in 1948 by 150 years.
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera meets US Secretary of State John Kerry
Friday, 13 February 2015 21:13
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera held official talks with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington DC on Thursday 12 February 2015.
Remarks by
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mangala Samaraweera before their meeting.
Treaty Room
Washington, DC
February 12, 2015
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s my great pleasure to welcome Foreign Minister Samaraweera from Sri Lanka. And this is an exciting moment for all of us here because Sri Lanka on January 8th had an historic election in which there has been really a vote for change, a vote to move Sri Lanka in a new direction, to open up greater accountability and possibility for the preservation of human rights, for democracy, for fighting corruption and putting together a government that will speak for and to the people. And we’re particularly excited about the 100-day plan that the new government has put forward. We wish them well in the days ahead, and we’re going to talk today about President Sirisena’s thoughts about how to move Sri Lanka away from 30 years of war with the Tamils to a country that is inclusive and prosperous and peaceful.
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Foreign Minister Samaraweera speaks at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington
Thursday, 12 February 2015 20:26
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera delivered an address on the theme “Sri Lanka after the Presidential Election,” outlining the priorities of the government at the prestigious Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, in Washington DC on 11th February 2015 to a full house.
Full Statement
Special Envoy of Chinese Government visits Sri Lanka
Sunday, 08 February 2015 18:21
The Special Envoy of the Government of China, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Liu Jianchao undertook an official visit to Sri Lanka from 5 to 7 February 2015. During the visit, the Chinese Special Envoy paid calls on President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. The visiting dignitary held bilateral talks with Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs andalso met Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake. The discussions focused on issues of mutual interest covering bilateral political, economic, development cooperation and people-to-people contacts.
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National Day Celebration in Ottawa, Canada
Thursday, 05 February 2015 00:00
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Ottawa celebrated the 67th Anniversary of the Independence on 04th February 2015 at the High Commissioner's residence with the participation of around 150 members of the Sri Lankan community living in Ottawa and Montreal.
Declaration of Peace by the Government of Sri Lanka
Thursday, 05 February 2015 21:05
I. Acknowledging a recommendation made by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission that the process of reconciliation in Sri Lanka requires a full acknowledgement of the tragedy of the conflict and a collective act of contrition, the Government of Sri Lanka, at the official national ceremony held yesterday, 4 February, to mark the 67th Independence Day, made a "Declaration of Peace".
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