Media Release - New Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane assumes duties
The new Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aruni Wijewardane assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry on 23 May, 2022. She was appointed as the Secretary with effect from 20 May, 2022.
Aruni Wijewardane appointed Foreign Secretary
Ms. Aruni Wijewardane has been appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with effect from 20th May 2022. She will assume duties at the Ministry on 23rd May 2022.
Media Release - Sri Lanka Missions abroad generate Rs.3,221 million in the year 2021
The attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is drawn to a news article published on 20 May 2022 on expenses pertaining to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Media Statement - Sri Lanka rejects motion on alleged genocide adopted in Canadian Parliament
The Government of Sri Lanka notes with regret the adoption of a motion in the Canadian Parliament on the alleged genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka and recognizing May 18 as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. The Government categorically rejects the blatantly false allegation of genoci...
Landing Requirements to Sri Lanka for Tourists / Foreign Passport Holders / Sri Lankans
1. As per the health guidelines issued on 18th April 2022 by the Director General of Health Services, fully vaccinated travellers do not need to take pre-boarding and on arrival ( day 01) Covid-19 test (PCR or Rapid Antigen test) before travelling to Sri Lanka.
Media Release - Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Court sentences six of the accused to death for the murder of Sri Lankan factory manager Priyantha Kumara Diyawadanage
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the verdict by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Gujranwala, Pakistan on 18 April, 2022 sentencing six accused to death in the killing of Sri Lankan national P...
Special statement by the Honorable Prime Minister regarding the current situation
Friends and citizens of Sri Lanka.
I speak to you at a crucial time as we grapple with many challenges that have overcome our people. These challenges are not new to me having overseen the journey our ...
Message to Sri Lankans living abroad from Dr. P Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Currently Sri Lanka is facing social, economic and financial distress creating hardships to its people due to the long lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, global political imbalances and macroeco...
Media Release - Bandu Samarasinghe not appointed Consul General in Milan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to categorically state that Mr. Bandu Samarasinghe will not be appointed the Consul General in Milan.
Embassy Headlines
Ambassador meets experts for trade and economy
Ambassador Mrs. Manori Unambuwe held a meeting with Mr. Urs Unkauf, Federal Managing Director Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade ( BWA) and Prof Dr. Karl Pilny, Founding Director, Asia Strategy Institute.
Future cooperation...
Consular Headlines
Frequently Asked Questions for Travelling to Sri Lanka as a Tourist
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Is Sri Lanka open for tourists from all countries?
Yes, Sri Lanka introduced simple health guidelines for tourists to adhere when travelling in Sri Lanka
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