The Government of Sri Lanka unequivocally condemns the terrorist attack on civilian facilities in UAE which resulted in deaths of several civilians. We convey our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and government of the UAE. Sri Lanka reiterates the need for continued vigilance against the ever present and evolving threat of terrorism which harms global peace and security.
The Foreign Ministry regrets to announce, with profound sorrow, the death of Consul General of Sri Lanka in Milan Visharada D.D. Neela
Wickramasinghe, who passed away in Milan, Italy on Monday 17 January 2022, due to a sudden illness.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of People’s Republic of China donated a large consignment of medical equipment including multipara monitors, high flow oxygen nasal therapy machines, oxygen concentrators, oxygen cylinders and several other items valued at Sri Lanka Rupees 127 Million. This contribution is in addition to previous donations of COVID 19 related medical equipment and vaccines by China.
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris has highlighted the warm and special relationship and the multi-faceted nature of the partnership between Sri Lanka and China in his opening remarks at the bilateral meeting with the State Councillor and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi held at Temple Trees on 9 January, 2022.
During his courtesy call on Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris raised the issue of increased employment opportunities in ROK for Sri Lankan workers.