Statement by Dr. Ananda Rathnayaka, Chairman of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) at the General Debate of the Eleventh Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP11)

Statement by Dr. Ananda Rathnayaka, Chairman of the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) at the General Debate of the Eleventh Session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP11) on 18 November 2025

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Madam President, Honourable Ministers, Distinguished Guests,

Thank you very much for the opportunity,

Sri Lanka was the first country in our region to ratify and sign the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). Since then, we have remained steadfast in upholding its principles and values, guided by the convention that protecting our people from the harms of tobacco is essential to securing a healthy planet and a healthy future for generations to come.

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Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher concludes Official Visit to Sri Lanka

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The Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, undertook an official visit to Sri Lanka from 3 to 8 November 2025. The visit marked a significant milestone in the longstanding friendly relations between the Holy See and Sri Lanka, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.

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Sri Lanka strengthens partnership with UNITAR and signs MOU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) was signed on 30 October 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Statement to the Media by the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism of Sri Lanka Vijitha Herath following the Working Meeting with H.E. the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See

Statement to the Media by the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism of Sri Lanka Vijitha Herath following the Working Meeting with His Excellency the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, 04th November 2025

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Your Excellency, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See

Distinguished Members/ friends from the Media,
It is with great honour that I welcome His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher today at this Ministry.

This visit marks a momentous occasion, the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Holy See. It is a milestone that we proudly celebrate, reflecting five decades of friendship, cooperation, and a shared commitment to peace, human development, and social justice. This high-level engagement is a clear reflection of our close ties and our mutual desire to deepen this partnership in the years ahead.

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Vatican Foreign Minister Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher to visit Sri Lanka

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 3rd to 8th November 2025.

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Hon. Sunil Watagala, Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs and the Leader of the Parliamentarian Delegation addressed the General Debate of the 151st Assembly of the IPU on 21 October 2025, in Geneva

Hon. Speakers,
Hon. Members of Parliament,
distinguished guests,
ladies and gentlemen,


To begin with, I feel deeply honored and privileged to be in this wonderful city, the second biggest city of Switzerland, representing my delegation. It is a great pleasure for me to address the 151st IPU Assembly today. I wish to thank the Honorable Chairpersons and Speakers, the Honorable Members of the IPU, and the organizers of this event for their tremendous efforts in ensuring the success of this prestigious gathering. Today’s IPU Assembly provides a timely platform for strengthening cooperation among democracies.

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Chamber of Commerce Swiss–Sri Lanka (CCSS) Launched in Geneva

A new era of  business ties begins with the launch of CCSS at the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Geneva.

Led by Swiss-based professionals & diaspora, CCSS fills a long-standing gap in B2B relations—promoting trade, investment, tourism & services.

  • Hon. Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe praised this as a pioneering, people-driven initiative
  • GoSL assures full support for CCSS efforts
  • Strong signals of private sector interest in deepening ties
  1. Sri Lanka Deepens Global Partnerships at WTO TPR Week in Geneva
  2. Sri Lanka Concludes WTO Trade Policy Review with Reform Commitments & Global Support
  3. Statement by Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development at the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 and China on the sidelines of the Sixteenth Session of the United Nations Trade and Development

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