Consulate General of Sri Lanka, Toronto

Special Announcement by President Maithripala Sirisena on March 06th, 2018

President’s Media Division

Special Announcement by President Maithripala Sirisena on March 06^th, 2018

(At President’s Office)

I decided the make this special address today, as a tense situation has occurred during the last few days owing to several very unfortunate incidents in several parts of the country, causing disharmony and tensions among ethnic groups.

From the past, our country has experienced internal as well as external struggles. However, ours is a country where Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, Burgher and all other communities have lived with peace, unity and harmony together. If we look at the decade of 1940, we know how we Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim people worked together like brethren to free our country from the grip of colonial masters. It was unfortunate that peace and unity among ethnic groups deteriorated, leaving the country in a situation of protracted war that brought about many a crisis.

Special Envoy of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention HRH Prince Mired Al-Hussein to visit Sri Lanka

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At the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka, the Special Envoy of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention, Prince Mired Raad Zeid Al-Hussein of Jordan will undertake an official visit from 5 – 7 March 2018.

Strengthening Bilateral Relations between Canada and Sri Lanka

Canadian Assistant Deputy Minister for Asia Pacific Donald Bobiash meets Foreign Minister and Foreign Secretary

Assistant Deputy Minister for Asia Pacific of Global Affairs Canada, Donald Bobiash, met Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana and Foreign Secretary Prasad Kariyawasam on 26 February 2018. Discussions included exploring possibilities for improving trade, promoting Canada as a destination for Sri Lankan students, advancing reconciliation in Sri Lanka, and setting up a mechanism for structured regular engagement between Canada and Sri Lanka.

Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Toronto celebrates 70th Anniversary of Independence

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The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Toronto organized many events in connection with the 70^th Anniversary celebrations of Independence of Sri Lanka. The first event, a flag hoisting ceremony, was held at the Toronto City Hall on 4^th February 2018, followed by a cultural evening at the Ontario Science Center Auditorium with the participation of expatriate Sri Lankans residing in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and adjacent cities. Many leaders from federal and provincial governments as well as from the Toronto city graced the occasion. Arrangements are being made to hold events at other municipalities in the GTA in this regard.

Visit of Hon. Vasantha Senanayake, State Minister of Foreign Affairs to Poland

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Visit of Hon. Vasantha Senanayake, State Minister of Foreign Affairs to Poland

15-16 February 2018

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Vasantha Senanayake visited Poland from 15 to 16February at the invitation of the Government of Poland to conduct bilateral consultations to explore ways and means to promote political and economic relations.