Message by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism H.M. Vijitha Herath for Thai Pongal 2025
Monday, 13 January 2025
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Sri Lanka Mission to the United Nations celebrates ‘World Meditation Day’ in New York
Friday, 20 December 2024
In commemoration of the historic adoption of the United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring 21st December as “World Meditation Day”, the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in New York hosted the first celebratory event of the core group of countries, on 20th December 2024, to mark the global significance of the practice of Meditation.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Monday, 04 November 2024
Anura Kumara Dissanayake
President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Dissanayake Mudyanselage Anura Kumara Dissanayake was born on November 24, 1968, in the village of Dewahuwa, Matale, to Dissanayake Mudyanselage Ranbanda, a surveyor’s assistant, and Seelawathi. He is the second child in the family.
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Monday, 04 November 2024
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was sworn-in as the 16th Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on 24.09.2024. She was nominated by the National People’s Power coalition to the 9th Parliament of Sri Lanka in August 2020.
Statement delivered by H.E.Mohan Pieris, Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, New York 30th September 2024
Tuesday, 01 October 2024
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s inaugural address to the nation
Thursday, 26 September 2024
Esteemed Maha Sangha and Religious Leaders, Parents, Brothers, Sisters and Children;
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the people of this country who have listened to our voices over the decades and breathed life into the programs we proposed.
We believe that the victory you have given us will be even more strengthened if it brings joy to those who may not have agreed with our vision. Therefore, I want to dedicate this victory to all citizens of our nation.
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath assumes duties
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath assumed duties at the Ministry today (25 September 2024) at a simple ceremony. Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane and senior officials of the Ministry were present.
As a Member of Parliament, Minister Herath has represented the Gampaha District since 2000. He had also previously served as the Minister of Cultural Affairs & National Heritage.
Minister Herath holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kelaniya.
The new Prime Minister and Cabinet sworn in
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Parliamentarian Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, today (24) at the Presidential Secretariat. She took the oath in the presence of Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Additionally, the Cabinet of Ministers was appointed, and they are as follows:
H.E. Anura Kumar Dissanayaka was sworn in Yesterday (23 September 2024) as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo
Tuesday, 24 September 2024
H.E. Anura Kumar Dissanayaka was sworn in Yesterday (23 September 2024) as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
Addressing the nation and the International Community present at the Presidential Secretariat, H.E. the President emphasised the following:
“We need international support. Therefore, we expect to work together with other nations in a way that is more beneficial to our country, despite the divisions of power. We must not be left alone from the world, but be a country that should move forward, combined with the other countries in the world. We will not hesitate to take decisions required for that purpose.”