High Commission of Sri Lanka in India

High Commissioner Austin Fernando with other panelists

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Austin Fernando recently participated as a panelist in a panel discussion titled “Radicalization in South Asia” held at the Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA) of the Jindal Global University (JGU) in Haryana, India. 

The panel discussion had been organized by the Diplomania Society of the Jindal School of International Affairs as part of a series of event to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Jindal Global University. 

Austrian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Brigitte Oppinger – Walchshofer called on Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Austin Fernando, on 13 September 2019.  

During the meeting, the Austrian Ambassador apprised the High Commissioner of the forthcoming Austrian Business Mission to Sri Lanka that will take place from 18 to 20 September 2019

New Chief of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Mission in New Delhi Oscar Mundia, paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner  to India Austin Fernando on 06 September 2019. Mr. Mundia assumed office as the UNHCR Chief of Mission in India recently.

High Commissioner Fernando warmly welcomed the new UNHCR Chief of Mission and wished him success in the office to which he has just been appointed.

High Commissioner Austin Fernando calling on Odisha Governor Prof. Ganesh Lal

The Sri Lankan High Commissioner meeting the Minister of State for Tourism
Odia Language, Literature and Culture Jyothi Prakash Panigrahi.

Sri Lanka and the State of Odisha in India have sought to further enhance connectivity between them, capitalizing on the centuries-old strong historical linkages. The possibility of further strengthening these ties was discussed when Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Austin Fernando visited the State of Odisha from 24-27 August and met with State authorities for discussions.