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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.