The Most Venerable Maha Sangha, Religious Leaders of other faiths, Friends, The accepted opinion of the World Health Organization (WHO), the majority of medical experts and according to the global standardized methodology is that the vaccination is the only solution...
Quarantine measures for travellers arriving from overseas during the pandemic of CQVID – 19
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Sri Lanka, as a globally acclaimed leisure destination, takes the lead to revitalize the regional and domestic tourism industry through enhanced regional cooperation
The Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka, jointly with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, organized a virtual business to business (B2B) interactive session on 17 August, 2021, with the Member States of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in...
Efforts to evacuate Sri Lankan nationals in Afghanistan
The Foreign Ministry wishes to clarify the following with regard to the current situation in Afghanistan and the ongoing efforts to evacuate Sri Lankan nationals there: The Foreign Ministry is currently in the process of working with international partners to...
Revision of Circular on Quarantine measures for travelers arriving from overseas during the pandemic of COVID- 19
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Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena discusses bilateral priorities with the Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
In his virtual discussion with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena lauded the bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia and highlighted the potential that existed for further advancement...
47th Consultative Committee Meeting of The Colombo Plan Inaugural address by the Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka
Mr. President, Hon. Ministers, Chair of the 46th CCM, Heads of Delegations, Secretary General of The Colombo Plan, Heads and Representatives of International Organizations, Foreign Secretary Admiral Colombage, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends. It is a...
Colombo Plan is a Source of Strength to Face Post- Pandemic Global Challenges – Foreign Minister
Addressing the inaugural session of the 47th Consultative Committee Meeting of The Colombo Plan on August 11, Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that The Colombo Plan’s work and experience in the areas of socio-economic development will be a source of strength...
COP26 Regional Ambassador for Asia-Pacific and South Asia Ken O’Flaherty commends Sri Lanka for its commitments on renewable energy and climate action
The COP26 Regional Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific and South Asia Ken O’Flaherty congratulated Sri Lanka for timely submission of its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with ambitious commitments on renewable energy and net zero carbon, as well as a...
Sri Lanka COVID-19 Smart Vaccine Certificate (SVC)
Specimen of the SVC which has been developed and implemented by the Ministry Health with the guidance of the WHO. The SVC is issued by the Ministry of Health to Sri Lankans as proof of vaccination for foreign travel purposes. The SVC include persona l details as well...
