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Sri Lanka High Commission in Canada Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka

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The 70^th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence was celebrated at the Sri Lanka High Commissioner’s Official Residence in Canada in the presence of over 160 guests who braved a wintry afternoon to be present on the occasion.

Independence Day Messages of President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka

President’s Independence Day Message

If one is to truly fathom the value of independence, it is essential to understand the pain being oppressed and subservient in the face of a foreign power. This is why we are grateful to all our heroes who sacrificed their lives in order to restore and sustain our nation’s independence. On a day like today, when the value of freedom is commemorated, the nation pays tribute to its true patriots whose contribution to our motherland is invaluable.

Sri Lanka signs the Framework Agreement on the International Solar Alliance in New Delhi

The High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in India, Chitranganee Wagiswara signed the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) on 31^st January 2018 at the Ministry of External Affairs of India in New Delhi. The signed documents were handed over to Mr. Nagaraj Naidu, Joint Secretary (Investments, Technology Promotion and Energy Security Division) of the Ministry of External Affairs of India. Once the Agreement is ratified, Sri Lanka will become a founding member of the International Solar Alliance.

Regional Consular Office in Jaffna marks one year anniversary

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The Jaffna Regional Consular Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked it's one year anniversary last week on Friday 26 January 2018.

In keeping with the aim to improve and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of consular related service delivery to the general public, particularly those in the Northern Province, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs opened a Regional Consular Office in Jaffna on Thursday 26 January 2017. The regional consular office is located at the District Secretariat in Jaffna.

Sri Lanka Signs Two MOUs with China for Building Complex in Port City and Underground Marine Drive in Colombo

Extending the Tripartite Agreement signed among Ministry of Megapolis & Western Development, Urban Development Authority and CHEC Port City Colombo, two MOUs were signed in Beijing for funding of the Colombo International Finance City (CIFC)Building Complex on the reclaimed land of Colombo Port City Development Project and the Underground Marine Drive Tunnel connecting Airport Highway and the Marine Drive at Kollupitiya.

Joint Press Statement between Sri Lanka and Indonesia

Joint Press Statement between Sri Lanka and Indonesia

on the occasion of the State Visit of

H.E. Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia to Sri Lanka

At the invitation of His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, conducted a State Visit to Sri Lanka from 24 – 25 January 2018.

Joint Press Release following the 21st meeting of the European Union-Sri Lanka Joint Commission

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The 21st meeting of the European Union-Sri Lanka Joint Commission took place in Colombo on 18 January 2018.

The European Union-Sri Lanka Joint Commission oversees the 1995 EU-Sri Lanka Cooperation Agreement on Partnership and Development. Its tasks include ensuring the implementation of the Agreement; setting mutually agreed priorities; and making constructive recommendations. The Commission accordingly deals with a broad range of bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest to the EU and Sri Lanka.

Introductory Remarks by Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana at Lakshman Kadirgamar Memorial Lecture

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Introductory Remarks by Hon. Tilak Marapana, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Chairman of the Board of Management of the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies

Lakshman Kadirgamar Memorial Lecture

Colombo, 15 January 2018

Thaipongal Messages from H.E. the President and Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Message in PDF format

I am extremely happy to convey my greetings to all the Hindus across the world celebrating Thaipongal, the festival that expresses gratitude to the nature.

Since the dawn of civilisation, the importance of agriculture was widely known to human beings. In a background of the rural community migrating to urban areas abandoning agricultural farming to obtain material benefits from industrial and technological growth, the celebration of Thai Pongal depicts the ardent desire to protect and cherish ancient traditions to refill humanity with culture, kindness, peace and reconciliation with utmost devotion towards fellow human kind.