High Commission of Sri Lanka in India

Evolving situation in the Middle East and ensuring the safety of the Sri Lankans living in the region PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Thursday, 17 October 2024 10:51

The escalation of the current conflict in the Middle East has given rise to a critical situation particularly in Lebanon.

 

In view of  the significant number of Sri Lankans employed in the region, necessary measures to ensure their safety and security are already being taken through the respective Sri Lanka Missions in those countries.  Necessary instructions to ensure the safety of Sri Lankans will also be provided regularly by the Sri Lanka Missions. In this context, Sri Lankans living in the Middle East region are requested to pay special attention to these instructions, and act accordingly.

 

Furthermore, relatives of those working and living in the Middle East region may contact the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for information about their NoK in the event of any emergency.  (Tel: 011 – 2338812/ 011 – 7711194)

 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Colombo

 

16 October 2024


 
Remarks by Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs at the interaction with the Colombo-based Diplomatic Corps at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 14 October 2024, 10.30 a.m. PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Monday, 14 October 2024 17:01

High Commissioners, Ambassadors, members of the Diplomatic community, UN Resident Coordinator and Heads of International Organisations in Colombo,
 
Good morning!
 
I am pleased to meet all of you at this first interaction between myself and the Colombo-based Diplomatic Corps. 
 
As you all have observed, on 23rd September 2024, following a transparent and peaceful electoral process, H.E. the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka. On 24 September, according to the relevant constitutional procedures, H.E. the President dissolved the then Parliament, and the Parliamentary Election is scheduled to be held 14 November 2024.
 
Therefore, I need to highlight, we are still going through a transition election period.

 

Until the conclusion of the Parliamentary Election, a Cabinet of three Ministers including H.E. the President is looking after 15 Ministries. While serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I myself am looking after five more Ministries! This is the reason why I have not been able to meet most of you individually – I apologize for this and hope to get to know you today, to be followed up with closer contact after the parliamentary election. 
 
At the same time, HE the President has prioritized meeting with the diplomatic corps, and these meetings are still ongoing. I think many of you have met with HE President already.

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Statement delivered by Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations at the 57th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva 9th October 2024 PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Thursday, 10 October 2024 13:33

Mr. President,

 

As the country concerned in respect of draft resolution 57/ L.1, as authorized by the newly elected Government in Sri Lanka, let me brief the Council on the latest developments in the country.


Following the model conduct for a free, fair and peaceful election followed by a dignified transition in keeping with our decades of democratic practice, H.E. the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka on 23 September.

 

Next month, the people of Sri Lanka will exercise their franchise once again to elect a new Parliament, enabling the Government to move forward with a strengthened mandate to deliver on the people’s expectations for a new political culture in the country. The rule of law, transparency, accountability and reconciliation will prevail in order to ensure sustained economic growth and social well-being of all our citizens. 

 

In line with the aspirations of the people, the Government will prioritize integrity, and ethical governance including addressing issues of mismanagement and corruption that were at the root of the economic collapse.

 

The Government will protect democracy and human rights of all citizens including addressing past issues. Domestic mechanisms and processes that deal with reconciliation, accountability and justice will be credible and independent within the Constitutional framework, and a truth and reconciliation process that has the people’s trust will be operationalized.  As stated by H.E the President  ‘Our aim is to make domestic mechanisms credible and sound...’

 

As directed by H.E. the President, investigative authorities have already announced redoubling of investigation into a number of clearly identified accountability cases that were pending from the past.

 

Justice will be delivered to the victims of the senseless Easter Sunday attacks.

 

The Government is committed to a Sri Lankan nation that respects diversity and equal citizenship for all without discrimination consistent with our Constitution and our Treaty commitments. Administrative, political and electoral processes will be activated towards this end.

 

The Government has received the mandate from the people and the encouragement of the international community as we move forward on these fronts.


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Visit of External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar to Sri Lanka (October 4, 2024) PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Thursday, 10 October 2024 05:54
 
Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai pays courtesy call on newly appointed Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Wednesday, 09 October 2024 17:12
 
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