Statement by the President of the conference on Disarmament H E Mrs.Sarala Fernando (Sri Lanka) at the Plenary of the Conference on 27 March 2007

Sri Lanka expresses deep concern at the recent escalation of violence in Gaza

“The Government of Sri Lanka is deeply concerned at the recent escalation of violence in Gaza, resulting in the tragic loss of civilian lives, and extensive damage to property. One cannot remain unmoved by the cruel fate of children who...

SL gets accreditation status in African Union - GL

External Affairs Minister Prof. G L Peiris yesterday said that Sri Lanka has achieved accreditation status in the African Union. "It is a matter of great value and importance to us," he said.

Prof Peiris was addressing the...

President appoints international Advisory Council to the Commission of Inquiry

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday appointed an Advisory Council to the Commission of Inquiry, extending the scope of the mandate of the commission. The Advisory Council comprises three legal luminaries. The Right Honourable Sir Desmond de Silva was appointed as...

Deputy Minister Neomal Perera inaugurates Sri Lanka Honorary Consulate in Zurich

After his appointment as Sri Lanka Honorary Consul for the Zurich Canton in March 2014, Mr.Vidarshana Munasinghe, the official opening of the Honorary Consulate took place with the participation of the Deputy Minister of External Affairs, Neomal Perera. In April,...

South African Deputy President calls on President Rajapaksa

South African President Jacob Zuma's special envoy to Sri Lanka, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees last evening (July 7). Ramaphosa arrived in Colombo yesterday on a two-day official visit to meet Sri Lankan...

United Nations E-Government Survey 2014: Sri Lanka ranks top among South Asia

Sri Lanka ranks first among South Asian countries in the latest E-Government Development Index conducted by the United Nations. “Sri Lankan government has made a substantial effort to develop its online portal which now ranks 74th in the world”, the UN...

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Sri Lanka expresses concerns on escalating violence in Gaza

The Government of Sri Lanka is deeply concerned at the recent escalating violence in Gaza, resulting in tragic loss of civilian lives and extensive damage to property. Cross border provocations on locations in parts of Israel also need to cease. Sri Lanka...

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