Mrs. Gethsie Shanmugam has been awarded this year’s prestigious Magsaysay Award at a ceremony on Thursday (31 August) in Manila for ‘Rebuilding lives from the psychosocial wounds of war and violence’. The Magsaysay Foundation has stated: “In electing Gethsie Shanmugam to receive the 2017 Ramon Magsaysay… Read More »Ramon Magsaysay Award 2017 For Mrs. Gethsie Shanmugam
Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana during his official visit to New Delhi from 8th – 10th September called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Foreign Minister Marapana conveyed the greetings of President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to Prime Minister… Read More »Foreign Minister Meets Indian PM
Address by Hon Tilak Marapana Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka Indian Ocean Conference 2017 31st August- 1st September 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies & Gentlemen, The Indian Ocean has historically been a powerful communication… Read More »Ocean Affairs Is Of Vital Significance to Sri Lanka
Remarks by Prasad Kariyawasam Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Panel on Peace in the Indian Ocean Region Indian Ocean Conference 2017, Colombo: 1st September 2017 Good morning to everyone and a warm welcome to Day 2 of… Read More »Establishing a Peaceful Indian Ocean Region Is Essential
Colombo Defence Seminar 2017 Countering Violent Extremism: Global Trends Valedictory Address by Mr. Prasad Kariyawasam, Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Colombo, Tuesday 29 August 2017 Distinguished Guests Ladies & Gentlemen I take the floor at the very end… Read More »Countering Violent Extremism Through Technology and Innovative Thinking
Source : http://www.ft.lk/propertyconstruction/sri-lanka-asias-next-property-hotspot/10516-638215 With land and house prices seeing unprecedented appreciation in 2017 alone, Sri Lanka has emerged as Asia’s new destination for attractive real estate returns with its prime beachfront land, seaside condos, high-end luxury serviced apartments and more.… Read More »Sri Lanka: Asia’s Next Property Hotspot?
Source : http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/2108252/northern-sri-lankas-hidden-treasures-beautiful-land-scarred An adventure off the beaten track reveals the rich history and culture in Sri Lanka’s unspoilt northern region “What a pretty baby,” exclaims the elderly woman, dressed in a sari, her fragile hands squeezing the cheeks of… Read More »Northern Sri Lanka’s Hidden Treasures
Source : http://colombogazette.com/2017/08/26/indonesia-and-sri-lanka-exploring-increased-cooperation/ Indonesia and Sri Lanka are exploring a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to increase cooperation and investments, katadata reported. The establishment of a joint study has been agreed on at an inter-governmental meeting held between the two… Read More »Indonesia and Sri Lanka Exploring increased cooperation
His Majesty King Felipe VI Kingdom of Spain Your Majesty, I am deeply saddened by the terrorist attacks in Spain on 17 August that resulted in the death and injury of so many innocent people. The Government and people… Read More »President’s Message On Terrorist Attacks in Spain
Hon. Tilak Marapana, Minister of Development Assignments assumed duties at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday 18 August 2017. Minister Marapana was received by the Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Prasad Kariyawasam and senior staff upon arrival… Read More »Hon. Tilak Marapana Assumes Duties as Minister of Foreign Affairs