High Commission of Sri Lanka in India

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry summons the Canadian High Commissioner to register Sri Lanka’s strongest objections on the so-called construction of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Canada PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Friday, 16 August 2024 00:00

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry summoned the Canadian High Commissioner today, 16 August 2024, to reiterate Sri Lanka’s strong objections conveyed on several occasions previously to the laying of foundation stone for the construction of a so – called Tamil Genocide Monument at the Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, Canada on 14 August 2024.

 

Foreign Minister Sabry emphasized that the Government of Sri Lanka categorically rejects this outrageously false narrative, which is being perpetuated for vote bank politics within Canada.  Minister Sabry noted that ill-advised action by the City Council of Brampton is offensive to all peace-loving people in Canada and Sri Lanka. The so-called allegation of a genocide in Sri Lanka is a fabrication based on malicious disinformation and is not substantiated by any responsible authority, nationally or internationally.

 

The Government of Sri Lanka has consistently engaged in efforts to foster reconciliation and build lasting peace following the end of the conflict despite the economic crisis in the country for the last two years, and such divisive action undermines those efforts by glorifying terrorism and sowing discord and mistrust which democratic countries, including Sri Lanka and Canada, cannot endorse.    

 

The Foreign Minister requested that the Government of Canada intervene and take action to prevent the construction of this monument in recognizing the damaging impact of this narrative on bilateral relations and to take immediate action to prevent further harm. 


Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Colombo


16 August 2024

 
Government of Sri Lanka welcomes Canada’s decision to retain LTTE as a terrorist entity PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Thursday, 15 August 2024 00:00

The Government of Sri Lanka welcomes the decision of the Government of Canada to retain the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) along with the World Tamil Movement (WTM) as terrorist entities.

 

According to the recent review, Canada maintains that the remnants of the LTTE have an international fundraising and procurement network that still exists. The review of the WTM notes that the group continues to play a facilitating role in the LTTE’s terrorist activities by fundraising on their behalf. This decision taken following a rigorous review process, reaffirms the continued threat posed by these organizations.

 

The Government of Canada first listed the LTTE as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code on 6 April 2006 and it is a statutory requirement to undertake a review every five years. The latest review process concluded in June 2024.

 

The continued listing of the LTTE by the Government of Canada is presently the third consecutive ban on the LTTE in recent times, with the extensions on proscription of the LTTE having also taken place in India and the European Union, in addition to the judgement of dismissal by the Proscribed Organisations and Appeal Commission (POAC) in the United Kingdom on the application made for the de-proscription of the LTTE in the UK, this year.

 

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Colombo

 

15 August 2024

 
Twenty Sri Lankans, who were victims of human trafficking in Myanmar, rescued following appeals by Ministry of Foreign Affairs PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Thursday, 15 August 2024 00:00

Following repeated appeals to the Government of Myanmar and neighbouring countries by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, twenty Sri Lankans, who were victims of human trafficking and stranded in Myanmar, have been rescued and safely arrived in Mae Sot, Thailand, on August 14, 2024.  Sri Lanka Ambassador in Thailand Wijayanthi Edirisinghe visited Mae Sot today and met with the rescued Sri Lankans and inquired into their welfare.  The Sri Lanka Missions in Yangon and Bangkok have been working closely to ensure the safe release and well-being of the victims.

 

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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry engages in bilateral talks in Cairo to enhance ties between Sri Lanka and Egypt PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 00:00

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry undertook an official visit to Egypt from 07-11 August 2024 at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt Dr. Badr Abdelatty.

 

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry held productive discussions with his counterpart Dr. Badr Abdelatty and reviewed bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Egypt.  Both sides noted the potential to expand the relations between the two countries by fostering closer links in the fields of trade, investment, tourism, education, culture, archaeology, maritime transport, renewable energy, and climate change. The two Ministers also discussed on regional and global issues of shared interest and on further strengthening cooperation in multilateral fora.

 

Upon completion of the bilateral talks, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry joined Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty in the signing ceremony of the MoU between the Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) and the Institute for Diplomatic Studies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt. The MoU aims to strengthen and consolidate cooperation in the fields of diplomatic training, capacity building, research and studies in diplomacy between the two countries.



 

Minister Sabry engaged in discussions with Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El Khatib and the President of the General Authority of Free Zones and Investment (GAFI) on avenues to enhance cooperation in trade and investment between the two countries and took note of prospective sectors of mutual interest, the importance of exchange of trade delegations and early convening of trade consultations mechanism. During these interactions, the Egyptian side commended on Sri Lankan private sector investments in Egypt and asserted their fullest cooperation to boost Sri Lankan investments in Egypt and overcome any challenges they may face. 



 

During the visit, Minister Ali Sabry met with His Eminence Dr. Shawky Ibrahim Allam, Grand Mufti of Egypt and exchanged views on matters related to religious cooperation, cultural links, combating extremism & radicalization, promoting peaceful coexistence and enhancing closer people-to-people ties between Sri Lanka and Egypt.

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Secretary (CPV & OIA) & G20 operations Mr. Muktesh Pardeshi chaired the valedictory ceremony of the 1st Special Course for the Diplomats & Officers from Sri Lanka PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 19:16




Secretary (CPV & OIA) & G20 operations of Ministry of External Affairs of India Mr. Muktesh Pardeshi chaired the valedictory ceremony of the 1st Special Course for the Diplomats & Officers from Sri Lanka and presented them with the certificate of participation at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service in New Delhi on 13th August 2024.

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