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Ambassador Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage and the embassy staff organized the Sahabat Sri Lanka program on 25 August 2023 at the Embassy premises.

The Sahabat (Best Friend) Sri Lanka Program was attended by Indonesian youth aged 17-30 years at the Sri Lankan Embassy premises in Jakarta on 25 August 2023. The majority of participants were International Relations students from various universities in Indonesia, such as the Budi Luhur University, University of Indonesia, Diponegoro Read more…

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Video: From adversity to opportunity! Showcasing Sri Lanka’s Apparel factories in the Northern Province

Their LEED-certified factories powered by renewable energy stand as beacons of progress, proving that resilience and eco-consciousness can go hand in hand. Over 80% of their products now reach global markets through the EU’s GSP+ scheme, a testament to the Northern Province’s remarkable journey towards economic growth and environmental responsibility. Video Read more…

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Newsletter: Unlocking the power of Femography by MAS

Femography tackles period poverty by developing sustainable menstrual hygiene apparel, impacting 1 in 10 menstruating women globally. Femography champions sustainability, offering eco-friendly alternatives to disposable products, and reducing environmental burdens. Safety and compliance are paramount, as the company adheres to strict regulations and educates consumers. Through global collaborations, Femography advocates for reusable Read more…

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[Media Release] Ambassador Colombage meets APINDO Chairwoman to foster Economic Collaboration

H.E. Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Indonesia and ASEAN, engaged in a productive meeting with Mrs. Shinta W Kamdani, Chairwoman of the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO), on August 18th, 2023, at the APINDO headquarters. During the discussion, Ambassador Colombage highlighted several key points including; the prevailing Read more…

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[Media Release] Ambassador Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage visits MAS Holding Facilities and attends an event organized by Sri Lankans in Indonesia

Admiral Professor Jayanath Colombage, H.E the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Indonesia and ASEAN paid a visit to the MAS Holding Facilities in Semarang Indonesia, PT MAS ARYA 1, PT MAS SILUETA INDONESIA, PT PRYM INTIMATES INDONESIA and PT MAS ARYA 2 on 11 th August 2023. The Ambassador was Read more…

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[Media Release] Ambassador Jayanath Colombage Presents Letter of Credence to Secretary General of ASEAN H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn

H.E. Admiral (Prof) Jayanath Colombage presented the Letter of Credence to the Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn on 26th July 2023, assuming the post as Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to ASEAN. The Ambassador highlighted Sri Lanka’s Look East policy, current activities with Read more…

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The founder of the World Famous Sri Lankan Brand of Ceylon Tea “Dilma” Merrill J. Fernando has passed away at the age of 93 on 20 July 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is known for his iconic ‘Do try it’ slogan.

He was born in May 1930 in Pallansena, Negombo, and later moved to Colombo for his early education. Initially, his ambition was to become a lawyer although he changed his mind later, when he saw an opening, in the much-coveted tea trade as a tea taster. The tea industry remained Read more…

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