The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruptions to the health, safety, and livelihoods of people around the world. Therefore, multilateralism and international cooperation provide the best possible means to effectively and sustainably defeat the pandemic. It is...
Sri Lanka Investment Seminar in Vienna
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Vienna in collaboration with the Vienna Chamber of Commerce (WKO) organized a hybrid webinar to promote investment from Austria in Sri Lanka. The hybrid webinar was attended by Johannes Brunner, Regional Manager for...
Thailand donates COVID-19 related medical equipment to Sri Lanka
Foreign Secretary Jayanath Colombage accepted a donation of medical equipment today (01/09) from Chargè d’ affaires of the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo Tayatat Kanjanapipatkul at a symbolic ceremony at the Foreign Ministry. The donation was thereafter handed over to...
Statement on situation in Afghanistan
The Government of Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan and is closely monitoring developments. Our primary concern is the safety and security of Sri Lankans living in Afghanistan and evacuating them to safety or back to Sri Lanka. The...
Revision of Circular on Quarantine measures for travelers arriving from overseas during the pandemic of COVID- 19
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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...
Statement by Hon. Foreign Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Dinesh Gunawardena (MP) at the 1st International Forum on Vaccine Cooperation 05 August 2021
His Excellency Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Secretary General of the UN Distinguished Foreign and Health Ministers Director General of the WHO Ladies and Gentlemen I am pleased to address the first International Forum...
Foreign Minister Gunawardena stresses enhanced global vaccine collaboration at the First International Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine Cooperation
Addressing the first International Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine Cooperation held virtually on 05 August 2021, Foreign Minister Gunawardena called for enhanced global efforts to forge closer cooperation between countries to enable the availability and affordability...
Establishment of Three Regional Offices within the past ten months to decentralize the Consular services of the Foreign Ministry
The Programme on Decentralization of Consular Services within the purview of the Foreign Ministry is underway. Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage points out that this Programme is being conducted under the instructions and guidance of the Foreign...
Publishing a Procurement Notice of Ministry of Ports and Shipping
Please find additional information in the attached file: Publishing a Procurement Notice of Ministry of Ports and Shipping
