High Commission of Sri Lanka in India

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi and the Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka in Chennai, in consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Relations and the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, are effectively coordinating and facilitating the arrangements for the early return of Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims currently in India. These measures come in the wake of the travel and other restrictions that have arisen due to the rapidly spreading Covid-19.

Ayubowan! Namaste!

I am very pleased to be here in New Delhi, undertaking my first official visit abroad since assuming office as the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Modi and I discussed several important issues this morning. Our discussions were premised on the outcome of the discussions that Prime Minister Modi held with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa during his very successful State Visit to India in November of last year.

To establish direct linkages with potential Indian buyers to promote products from Sri Lanka, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in association with the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) and the Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi organised Sri Lanka’s participation for the first time, at the “Indusfood - Tech 2020” Trade Fair, held from 8th to 10th January, 2020 in India to showcase Sri Lanka’s processed food and beverage industry. 34 representatives from Small and Medium (SMEs) companies were selected to join the business mission to explore opportunities to establish business linkages.

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau showcased Sri Lanka’s travel, tourism and hospitality industry at SATTE 2020 held in India.   

Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, in association with the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi organized Sri Lanka’s national pavilion at the SATTE 2020, South Asia’s leading B2B Travel & Tourism event, held from 08-10 January 2020 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida in India.