High Commission of Sri Lanka in India

he first ever international Virtual Boat Show Sri Lanka 2021 is scheduled to be held from 25th -29th October 2021. The Virtual Boat Show Sri Lanka 2021 is organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in association with the Ministry of Trade and Boat Building Technology Improvement Institute Lanka – GTE Ltd. (BTI).

The Boat show is organized once in every two years since 2008 as a forum for the industry to display and promote their products to potential clients whilst creating investment opportunities in boat and ship building, training, marine infrastructure and marine tourism in Sri Lanka. 

Due to prevailing travel restrictions, arrangements are being made to organize the 7th Edition of the Boat Show Sri Lanka virtually to showcase products from the industry sectors of Boat/ ship/accessory manufacturers, yacht chart companies etc. 

Please register through www.boatshowsrilanka.com  for B2B meetings.

High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Secretary of India Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla, today (15) at the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. This was in keeping with the established practice of calling on the Foreign Secretary by newly arrived Heads of Diplomatic Missions in the Indian Capital.

Foreign Secretary Shringla warmly welcomed the High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka and stated that India was pleased to receive an eminent and experienced person like Mr. Moragoda as Sri Lanka's envoy to New Delhi who could steer and take forward Indo-Lanka relations. 

The new High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka to India, Milinda Moragoda, appointed with the cabinet rank, assumed duties at a simple ceremony held at the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi today (30).

The staff of the High Commission received High Commissioner-designate Moragoda and Mrs. Jennifer Moragoda, presenting the traditional sheaf of betel leaves. Mr. Moragoda assumed duties amidst chanting of Seth Pirith by the venerable Maha Sangha including Most Ven. Dr. Niyangoda Vijithasiri Anu Nayaka Thero, Most Ven. Prof. Kollupitiye Mahindasangharakkhitha Anu Nayaka Thero, Most Ven. Thirikunamale Ananda Maha Nayaka Thero, Most Ven. Prof. Kotapitiye Rahula Anu Nayaka Thero and the General Secretary of the Mahabodhi Society of India Most Ven. Pelawatte Seewali Nayaka Thero via zoom platform.

Sri Lanka has opened its borders to India after a long anticipated hiatus. Fully vaccinated travellers will only require a negative PCR 72 hours prior to arrival and an on-arrival PCR test at a certified hotel. They will then be allowed to roam across the country freely.