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Sri Lanka's Gethsie Shanmugam honoured with the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award 2017

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Mrs. Gethsie Shanmugam has been awarded this year's prestigious Magsaysay Award at a ceremony on Thursday (31 August) in Manila for 'Rebuilding lives from the psychosocial wounds of war and violence'

Foreign Minister Marapana undertakes his first official overseas visit to India

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Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana visiting New Delhi from 8^th– 10^th September 2017, called on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held talks with the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called on Minister Marapana as well.

Sri Lanka provides humanitarian assistance to the people of Nepal

The Ambassador for Sri Lanka to Nepal Swarna Perera will handover USD 50,000 from the Government and people of Sri Lanka as humanitarian assistance for those affected by the devastation caused by floods and landslides in Nepal.

Address by Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana, Indian Ocean Conference 2017: 31 August 2017

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Address by Hon Tilak Marapana

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka

Indian Ocean Conference 2017

31^st August- 1^st September 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Excellencies,

Distinguished Guests,

Ladies & Gentlemen,

The Indian Ocean has historically been a powerful communication channel for the spread of culture, global trade and commerce. Today, the Indian Ocean’s traditional status as a major source of livelihood is more valid than ever before, as it remains an important international trade highway.

State Minister of Foreign Affairs Vasantha Senanayake Visits Lebanon

State Minister of Foreign Affairs Vasantha Senanayake paid a courtesy call on the President of Lebanon General Michel Aoun at Babda Palace in Lebanon during his official visit to Lebanon. On behalf of the President of Sri Lanka, the State Minister extended an invitation to the President General Michel Aoun which was warmly accepted.

Hon. Tilak Marapana assumes duties as Minister of Foreign Affairs

Hon. Tilak Marapana, Minister of Development Assignments assumed duties at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday 18 August 2017.

Minister Marapana was received by the Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Prasad Kariyawasam and senior staff upon arrival at the Ministry. Following the lighting of the traditional oil lamp and holding of religious observances, the Minister officially assumed duties at the Ministry.

President's message addressed to King of Spain on terrorist attacks in Spain

18 August 2017

His Majesty King Felipe VI

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Your Majesty,

I am deeply saddened by the terrorist attacks in Spain on 17 August that resulted in the death and injury of so many innocent people.

Prasad Kariyawasam assumes duties as Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Following his appointment by President Maithripala Sirisena on 29 July, as Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prasad Kariyawasam assumed duties yesterday morning, Tuesday 15 August 2017.

State Minister of Foreign Affairs Attends BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting in Kathmandu

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State Minister of Foreign Affairs Vasantha Senanayake attended the Fifteenth Ministerial Meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 11 August 2017.