Updated Quarantine measures for travellers arriving from overseas during the pandemic of COVID-19
Updated Quarantine Measures for travellers arriving from overseas during the pandemic of COVID-19
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Mandatory COVID-19 Local Insurance Cover for Inbound Visitors
Enhanced Insurance Coverage
Appointment of Ambassador of the Austria to Sri Lanka
The Government of the Republic of Austria with the concurrence of the Government of Sri Lanka has appointed Ms. Katharina Wieser as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to Sri Lanka based in New Delhi. She has presented...
Foreign Ministry refutes claims made by Ambika Satkunanathan to the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights
The Foreign Ministry notes with concern the numerous misleading statements contained in the testimony of the Chairperson of the Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust Ambika Satkunanathan, during an exchange of views on the situation of human and labour rights in Sri Lanka at the...
The greatest benefit from freedom is when everyone fulfils their duty to the country – President Rajapaksa
Not appropriate to speak of rights only, whilst forgetting responsibilities.… We can find solutions to issues with an optimistic approach.… Always act in an exemplary manner… Will always protect the freedom won for the future generations… ...
74th Independence Day celebrations- 4 February 2022
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Vienna celebrated the 74th anniversary of Intendance of Sri Lanka at the Embassy premises.
Updated Quarantine measures for travellers arriving from overseas during the pandemic of COVID-19
It may be observed that the update refers to the mandatory requirement of travel insurance that covers hospitalization for COVID-19 for all foreign passport holders travelling to Sri Lanka, Rapid Antigen tests taken 48 hours prior to departure are also accepted for...
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris Briefs Diplomatic Corps on Current Initiatives
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris addressed the Diplomatic Corps at the Foreign Ministry Auditorium on 26 January, 2022 during the first diplomatic briefing for the New Year. Foreign Minister Peiris appreciated the opportunity to meet with the entire diplomatic corps...
Response to the Human Rights Watch “World Report 2022”: Sri Lanka Section
The Foreign Ministry has noted with regret that the Sri Lanka section of the HRW “World Report 2022” depicts an exaggerated and unduly negative picture of the current human rights situation in the country. Sri Lanka follows a policy of constructive engagement with the...
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Visits Sri Lanka
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris expressed Sri Lanka’s keen interest to transform Sri Lanka–Hungary bilateral ties into a results-oriented, multi-faceted partnership at a bilateral meeting with the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó on...