High Commission of Sri Lanka in India

High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi initiates publication on Ramayana sites to mark the 75th anniversary of Indo-Lanka diplomatic relations PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Tuesday, 26 September 2023 13:20

As the latest of a series of activities to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between India and Sri Lanka which falls this year, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi has initiated a book project on Ramayana sites in collaboration with the internationally renowned publisher Dorling Kindersley Publishing Private Limited (DK) India.

The proposed book, with the working title “In the Footsteps of Rama; A Cultural Journey through India and Sri Lanka”, will feature the Ramayana sites both in India and Sri Lanka giving reference to the historical, archeological and mythological aspects of these sites.

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High Commissioner Moragoda speaks at the first edition of the “Vaishali Festival of Democracy” at Nalanda University in Bihar PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 10:20

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda said that the Satara Sampada or the four accomplishments preached by the Buddha could form a firm basis for a culture of democracy. He made these remarks while speaking at a panel discussion

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High Commissioner Moragoda meets Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 10:15

Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda who was on a three-day official visit to the State of Bihar to attend the 'Vaishali Democracy Festival' met with the Chief Minister of Bihar Shri Nitish Kumar on Saturday (16) at the latter's official residence in State Capital Patna. 

Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar extended a warm welcome to the Sri Lankan High Commissioner and his delegation. The ensuing discussion was held in a very cordial manner. 

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Sri Lanka National Defence College Delegation call on High Commissioner Moragoda PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 10:04

A delegation from the Sri Lanka National Defence College (SLNDC) who are on their inaugural International Collaborative Study Tour to India paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda in New Delhi on 14 September 2023.

Following the courtesy call, High Commissioner Moragoda interacted with the members of the delegation and shared his views on the current status of diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and India, elaborating on how the future cooperation is primarily projected to revive Sri Lanka’s economy. He also explained the progress made in the fields of economy, energy, and defence in the recent past and underlined the importance of implementing some of the initiatives that have already been agreed by the two countries.

The importance of understanding India and the Indian Ocean dynamics, especially by the senior defence officials who are following the SLNDC course was emphasized by the High Commissioner. Underlining the significance of defence forces contributing to the future progression of the country through strategic inputs, High Commissioner Moragoda stated that the SLNDC could play a major role in this regard by way of shaping the future Sri Lankan military leaders.

Briefing on the outcome of the recent visit of the Sri Lankan President to India, High Commissioner Moragoda stated that the future India-Sri Lanka cooperation would primarily focus on connectivity and investment, which are in line with the five key pillars stipulated in the document titled ‘Promoting Connectivity, Catalysing Prosperity: India-Sri Lanka Economic Partnership Vision’, which was agreed upon by the two leaders.    

High Commissioner Moragoda also explained the key thematic areas outlined in the Integrated Country Strategy launched in 2021 for Sri Lanka diplomatic missions in India. In retrospect, he observed the progress that has been made so far in achieving its objectives.

The visiting SLNDC delegation was led by Brigadier WASR Wijedasa WWV RSP USP ndc psc, the Senior Directing Staff (Army) and comprised of senior officers of the Tri-Services and the Sri Lanka Police.

The SLNDC was established in November 2021 as the premier strategic education establishment in Sri Lanka to develop future policy-makers in the realm of national security, statecraft, governance, diplomacy and international security to strengthen the national security mechanism of the country through a collective intellectual endeavour. 

High Commission of Sri Lanka
New Delhi
17 September 2023

 
High Commissioner Moragoda bids farewell to top Indian corporate leaders PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Friday, 08 September 2023 11:15

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Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda who is to relinquish duties at the end of this month, was hosted by two top corporate leaders in India recently.

Adani Group’s Chairman Gautam Adani hosted High Commissioner Moragoda a farewell dinner at his residence on Tuesday (05). Earlier this week, the High Commissioner was hosted for a farewell lunch by the Chairman of the Hinduja Group Europe, Prakash Hinduja. 

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