'Colombo Declaration' agrees Age of Marriage be 18 years in South Asia
Friday, 06 September 2019
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Sri Lanka seeks assistance in preventing violent extremism
Monday, 02 September 2019
Sri Lanka has sought expertise in preventing violent extremism (PVE) from the Global Community Engagement & Resilience Fund (GCERF), in the post Easter Sunday scenario where violent extremism has become the biggest threat to national security. At the invitation of the Foreign Ministry, the Executive Director of GCERF, Dr.
Foreign Secretary Aryasinha says Post 21/4 a ‘litmus test’ for Sri Lanka in protecting human rights while fighting terrorism
Saturday, 31 August 2019
Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha said post 21/4 has been a ‘litmus test’ on Sri Lanka’s resolve to adhere to human rights standards, while fighting terrorism, and also to determine the robustness and shortcomings of the democratic institutions that have been strengthened in recent years.
Joint Press Release Following the Meeting of the European Union-Sri Lanka 4th Working Group on Good Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights
Saturday, 31 August 2019
The fourth meeting of the Working Group on Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights under the European Union-Sri Lanka Joint Commission was held in Colombo on 30 August 2019.
Ministry of Defence - Emergency Regulations will not be reviewed, Secretary
Saturday, 24 August 2019
The Emergency Regulations that was in force will not be extended.
In keeping with the powers vested on the President under Section No 12 of the Public Security Ordinance, Security Forces will be utilized to assist the police to maintain public security, law and order in each district.
H.E. Mrs. Kshenuka Senewiratne presents credentials to UN Secretary-General H.E. António Guterres
Wednesday, 21 August 2019
H.E. Mrs. Kshenuka Dhireni Senewiratne, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, presented her credentials to United Nations Secretary-General H.E. Mr. António Guterres today (21st August 2019)
Foreign Ministry to conduct Integrated Consular Mobile Services in Anuradhapura and Puttalam Districts
Tuesday, 06 August 2019
H.E. Mrs. Kshenuka Senewiratne assumes duties as Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the UN
Monday, 05 August 2019
H.E. Kshenuka Senewiratne assumed duties at the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the UN in New York on Monday 5th August following a solemn multi-religious ceremony invoking blessings for her tenure and the staff of the mission. The simple ceremony was followed by a traditional breakfast.
Sri Lanka co-sponsors Commemoration of 100th Anniversary of Medical Women's International Association
Thursday, 25 July 2019
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka co-sponsored the Commemoration of 100th Anniversary of Medical Women's International Association, held on 25th July 2019 at the UN Headquarters. This event was also co-sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Trinidad & Tobago and UNCTAD. Mr. Satya Rodrigo, Charge d'Affaires a.i., delivered opening remarks at the event. The event featured a number of prominent speakers, including Dr. Vanessa Kerry, CEO, Seed Global Health, Dr.
