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Media Release - Sri Lanka brings the importance of sustainable nitrogen management to the climate change discourse

GOP26 1The Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka organized an event „Rediscovering Nitrogen: Solution synergies for climate change, health, biodiversity and circular economy’ together with the International Nitrogen Management System (INMS), focused on the nexus between climate and nitrogen waste, ahead of COP-26, on the evening of 31 October 2021 in Glasgow.


Media Release - Foreign Minister bids farewell to Ambassador of Japan

PeirisJapanForeign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris bid farewell to the outgoing Ambassador of Japan, Akira Sugiyama today at the Foreign Ministry. The Foreign Minister, while recalling the strong and multifaceted relations between the two countries, which are built upon a solid historical legacy, expressed his appreciation to the outgoing envoy for his unwavering support and cooperation exerted in enhancing the relations between Sri Lanka and Japan.

3rd round of foreign office consultations between Sri Lanka and Switzerland

CHSL1SriLanka and Switzerland held productive 3rd round of foreign office consultations led by Addl./ State Secretaries, as we celebrate 65 years of diplomatic ties. Discussed issues ranging from political & economic cooperation, reconciliation, counter terrorism, migration, climate change & multilateral cooperation.

Sri Lanka vaccinates over 70% of the population against Covid-19

Vaccinated70Sri Lanka’s successful vaccination drive! Over 70% of the population vaccinated.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister’s Message on Deepavali - 2021

Deepavali 2021 380 313Overcoming numerous obstacles, Sri Lanka is in a steady development path as intended by the state policy “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”. It is all Sri Lankans aspiration and ambition that our nation will be prosperous.

Speech by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the “ World Leaders Summit of COP26", UN Climate Change Conference, Scotland, UK | 01 November 2021

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This event takes place at a critical time for humanity.

Opening of On-Arrival ETA Counter at the Bandaranayake International Airport and Mattala International Airport

DIEThe Department of Immigration and Emigration has been commenced issuing ETA at arrival by re-opening the On-Arrival ETA counter at the Airport for limited number of bona fide tourists with effect from 07.10.2021 with a view of encouraging the arrival of fully vaccinated tourists.