Foreign Minister Prof. G.L Peiris at an event held at the Foreign Ministry today (15), handed over a financial grant to the family of late Priyantha Kumara who was brutally killed by a mob in  Sialkot area, Pakistan recently.

Known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka, is not only known for its beautiful tropical beaches and breathtaking island life but also as a treasure trove for precious gems of the world.

As international travellers start making plans for winter vacations, Sri Lanka, basking in the spotlight of rave reviews by CNN, is steadily greeting visitors with a warm Ayubowan! 

Sri Lanka offers dynamic investment opportunities in key economic sectors for foreign investors. Despite COVID-19, Sri Lanka has maintained a steady momentum of investor interest in its vibrant tourism industry. The sector has been attracting substantial investment - between March 2020 and June 2021, the Sri Lanka Government has attracted over US$ 950 million in investments, received 64 project proposals, and approved 38 projects to the value of US$ 102.38 Million. These ventures are to be executed under the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery including its causes and consequences, Tomoya Obokata, who is currently undertaking a visit to Sri Lanka at the invitation of the Government of Sri Lanka, called on Foreign Minister Prof. G.L Peiris on Friday, 26 November, at the Foreign Ministry.

The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) requests passengers travelling to Sri Lanka to complete their online "Health Declaration Form" before landing in order to ease their health check at the airport. Both foreign and local passengers, who wish to visit the country should fill out the form to obtain the QR Code.