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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.

Updated Health Protocols for fully vaccinated, not vaccinated and Covid-recovered tourists arriving in Sri Lanka

HealthProtocols01112021Ayubowan and Welcome back to the paradise island of Sri Lanka. As we open our doors to the world once again ; we've pulled out all the stops, ensuring that every precautionary measure has been set in place to make your island getaway as safe, secure and serene as possible. In your preparation to explore the wild and wonderful, we'd like to bring your attention to the 'things you need to know ' for your safety as you make your way to an amazing time that is So Sri Lanka!