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Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera concludes two day visit to India

Tuesday, 20 January 2015 16:28

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Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera who was in New Delhi for a two day official visit on the invitation of the Indian External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj concluded his visit successfully today. This is the first foreign visit undertaken by Minister Samaraweera after assumption of office on 12^th January, and reflects the priority attached by Sri Lanka towards enhanced relations with India.

During this visit, Minister Samaraweera held bilateral talks with the Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on Sunday (18/01) and called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.

Mrs Chitranganee Wagiswara appointed as the new Foreign Secretary

Monday, 19 January 2015 17:11

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Mrs. Chitranganee Wagiswara has been appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the President Maithripala Sirisena. She received her letter of appointment from President Sirisena today (19^th January 2015) at the Presidential Secretariat. Thereafter, Mrs Wagiswara assumed duties at the Ministry Office at a simple ceremony.

Foreign Minister Samaraweera calls on Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi

Monday, 19 January 2015 17:29

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Hon. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India welcomes Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka on 19^th January 2015 at the Official residence of the Prime Minister in New Delhi.

Foreign Minister Samaraweera meets Indian counterpart.

Monday, 19 January 2015 17:37

Hon. Sushma Swaraj Minister of External Affairs of India, warmly welcomes Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka on 18^th January 2015 at Nehru Bhawan in New Delhi.

Government lifted the travel restrictions on foreign passport holders to North.

Tuesday, 27 January 2015 22:34

Press Release

First National security Council meeting was held yesterday (16th January) under the patronage of his Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena. After discussing the security matters the government lifted the travel restrictions it had imposed on foreign passport holders to North.

Provisions Implemented for transport of Firearms, Explosives, Military clothing materials, Binoculars for Northern Province still remains unchanged.

Provisions Implemented in East Province to transport Firearms and Explosives too remain unchanged.

Source: http://www.defence.lk/new.asp?fname=Press_Release_20150117_01

Pope Francis calls on President

Wednesday, 14 January 2015 04:32

His Holiness Pope Francis called on President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat this evening, where bilateral discussions were held between them with the sharing of good wishes.

Later, Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe joined the discussion with Pope Francis and President Sirisena.

After this discussion, His Holiness and the President came to the hall which had a gathering of special invitees for the occasion, where the exchange of gifts between the Pope and the President took place.

President welcomes blessings from the Pope

Wednesday, 14 January 2015 04:29

The visit of Your Holiness gives me an opportunity to receive your blessings as I commence my term of office, said President Maithripala Sirisena welcoming the Holy Father at Bandaranaike International Airport this morning (Jan. 13).

The President, wishing the Pope a most fruitful and memorable journey in Sri Lanka sought the blessings of the Holy Father on the people of Sri Lanka and requested his prayers for the peace progress and prosperity of the people.

Following is the full text of the welcome speech by President Sirisena;