High Commission of Sri Lanka in India

Austrian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Brigitte Oppinger – Walchshofer called on Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Austin Fernando, on 13 September 2019.  

During the meeting, the Austrian Ambassador apprised the High Commissioner of the forthcoming Austrian Business Mission to Sri Lanka that will take place from 18 to 20 September 2019

New Chief of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Mission in New Delhi Oscar Mundia, paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner  to India Austin Fernando on 06 September 2019. Mr. Mundia assumed office as the UNHCR Chief of Mission in India recently.

High Commissioner Fernando warmly welcomed the new UNHCR Chief of Mission and wished him success in the office to which he has just been appointed.

High Commissioner Austin Fernando calling on Odisha Governor Prof. Ganesh Lal

The Sri Lankan High Commissioner meeting the Minister of State for Tourism
Odia Language, Literature and Culture Jyothi Prakash Panigrahi.

Sri Lanka and the State of Odisha in India have sought to further enhance connectivity between them, capitalizing on the centuries-old strong historical linkages. The possibility of further strengthening these ties was discussed when Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Austin Fernando visited the State of Odisha from 24-27 August and met with State authorities for discussions. 

Participants of the Workshop

 A participant receiving his certificate from High Commissioner Austin Fernando

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Austin Fernando requested the members of the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI), to support promoting Sri Lanka’s Ramayana Heritage sites among the Indian travelers, which will create a win – win situation for the respective stakeholders. The High Commissioner made this request at a workshop on “Sri Lanka’s Ramayana Heritage Sites”, organized by the Sri Lanka High Commission in association with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) at the High Commission premises on 21 August 2019.