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Request for Flood Relief Assistance to Sri Lanka

High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Ottawa, Canada wishes to draw the urgent attention of all Sri Lankan expatriate community and well-wishers to the recent disaster in Sri Lanka due to the severe floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall during the past few days. As a result, over 500,000 people have been affected in 15 districts at the moment. Please visit the Disaster Management Center (DMC) website: http://www.dmc.gov.lk/index_english.htm for regular situation updates.

The Ministry of Disaster Management is soliciting urgent material and financial assistance to provide immediate relief services to the affected population.

Minister Ravi Karunanayake assumes duties at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Having received his appointment from President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday 22 May 2017, as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ravi Karunanayake assumed duties at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday morning, Thursday, 25 May 2017.

Sri Lanka seeks Assistance to handle the worsening flood situation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated the Emergency Response Unit of the Ministry, to coordinate rescue and relief measures related to the flood situation in several parts of Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with the Ministry of Disaster Management, has made an appeal to UN, International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) and neighboring countries to provide assistance to affected people, especially in the areas of search and rescue operations.

The Ministry will continue to monitor the flood situation and seek assistance as required in consultation with the Ministry of Disaster Management.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Colombo

26 May 2017

President Sirisena to undertake State Visit to Australia

President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake a state visit to Australia on 24-26 May 2017 at the invitation of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. The visit takes place as both countries celebrate the 70^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.

Sri Lanka Investment & Business Conclave 2017: Growth through Partnerships 30th May to 1st June 2017 – Colombo – Sri Lanka

The deadline of Registration for this Event have extended till 23^rd May 2017.

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in association with the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Export Development Board, the Department of Commerce and the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB) will be organising the “Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2017”, for the second consecutive year, from 30th May to 1st June, 2017 at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The Conclave will focus on bringing potential Investors including business partners to Sri Lanka and provide them with comprehensive information necessary for investment decisions, as well as to create business linkages amongst Sri Lankan and visiting overseas businessmen. The Conclave 2017 will be centred on an overall theme of “Growth through Partnerships” and feature a two days event.

Attached is the Brochure of the Conclave for your reference.

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce

UN Day of Vesak Conference & Celebrations

The UN Day of Vesak Conference will be held in Sri Lanka with 1600 participants from 85 countries from May 12^th to 14^th in Colombo and Kandy.

Some 750 international participants are expected from 85 countries, according to the Conference Secretariat.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will ceremonially open the conference in Colombo and Nepali President Bidhya Devi Bandari will be the Chief Guest of the closing ceremony to be held in Kandy. President Maithreepala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and senior Cabinet ministers will also grace these occasions.

“MAHAJANA SUWADHANA” INTERNATIONAL HEALTHCARE EXHIBITION 2017

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka has joined hands with the Ceylon College of Physicians with the concurrence of the Ministry of Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine to hold the “Mahajana Suwadhana” International Healthcare Exhibition & Medical Symposium on 14,15 & 16 July 2017 at the BMICH. The event is organized to commemorate the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Ceylon College of Physicians. The Ceylon College of Physicians, the oldest professional body of consultant physicians in Sri Lanka, in its 50th year, is reaching out to the public. This monumental medical exhibition spanning over 3 days will depict the health care in Sri Lanka, highlighting the available diagnostic facilities, supportive care, future developments and provide health education to the public on common medical conditions.

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The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka strongly condemns terrorist attack on UK Parliament

Sri Lanka is shocked by the terrorist attack at the British Parliament yesterday, 22 March 2017, resulting in death and injury.

Statement by Hon. Harsha de Silva, MP., Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka 23 March 2017

Item 2:

Adoption of the Resolution A/HRC/34/1 ‘Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka’

Mr. President

I wish to thank all the members of this Council and the Observer States for the support that they have extended for the adoption of Resolution A/HRC/34/L.1 titled ‘Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka’, by consensus.