Joint Press Release - 5th Meeting of the European Union - Sri Lanka Working Group on Good Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights
1. The fifth Working Group on Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights met in Colombo on 29th September 2021.
Guidelines for entering Sri Lanka, as of October 26th, 2021
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the following guidelines apply to entering Sri Lanka.
US Ambassador pays farewell call on Foreign Minister
Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka Alaina B. Teplitz paid a farewell call on Foreign Minister Professor G. L. Peiris at the Foreign Ministry.
Media Release - High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka to Canada assumes duties
The newly appointed High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka to Canada Harsha Kumara Navaratne assumed duties at the Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa on 15 October 2021. He was received upon arrival at the High Commission by the members of the staff.
Media Release - Sri Lanka and Algeria discuss enhancement of political and economic ties at first ever bilateral consultations
Sri Lanka held for the very first time Foreign Ministry Level Virtual Bilateral Consultations with the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on 12 October 2021. Discussions focused on strengthening political, economic, social and cultural ties.
Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris addresses the Diplomatic Community at Foreign Ministry
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris addressed the diplomatic community at the Foreign Ministry auditorium on 13 October 2021. The Colombo-based diplomatic community was present at the meeting which was conducted under the approved COVID-19 related guidelines.
Media Release - Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris meets with Canadian High Commissioner David McKinnon
Foreign Minister Prof G.L. Peiris met the High Commissioner of Canada David McKinnon on 8th October at the Foreign Ministry. A number of areas of ongoing bilateral cooperation were discussed. The Minister also briefed the High Commissioner on Sri Lanka's recent multilateral engagements in Geneva and New York.