The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Suriname have established diplomatic relations between the two countries with effect from 16th November 2012. This follows the signing of agreement by H.E. Dr Palitha T. B. Kohona, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations and H.E. Mr. Henry Leonard Mac-Donald, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Suriname to the United Nations. A Joint Formal Announcement to this effect was made by the Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka, Colombo and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Suriname, Paramaribo on 16th November 2012.