High Commission of Sri Lanka in India

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry addresses the High-level Segment of the 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Wednesday, 28 February 2024 15:49

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry urged the members of the UN Human Rights Council not to allow short-term political gains or “domestic vote bank politics” to overtake the work of the Council, when addressing the High-Level segment of the 55th Session of the Council through a pre-recorded video statement on 27 February 2024.

Minister Sabry highlighted that despite the severe constraints faced by the country, Sri Lanka continued to engage actively and constructively with an extensive array of helpful working methods of the Council, that are productive and beneficial to the people.

The Foreign Minister reiterated Sri Lanka's rejection of the HRC resolutions 46/1 and 51/1 and the external evidence gathering mechanism established by these resolutions, while emphasizing that such mechanisms are counterproductive and unhelpful and contradict the founding principles of the Council.

He also provided an overview of the tangible progress made by the country with regard to economic recovery, national unity and reconciliation and added that the cornerstone of this recovery lies in pragmatic policy decisions that prioritize the country’s welfare over short-term political gains. The significant progress achieved in this regard has been recognized and welcomed both locally and internationally, he stated.

While stating that the Council’s approach to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza will be another litmus test to its credibility, Minister Sabry urged the Council to prioritize depoliticization, constructive dialogue, and multilateral cooperation while avoiding double standards.

The 55th Session of the Council takes place in Geneva from 26 February – 5 April 2024. During this Session, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights will present an oral update on Sri Lanka on 04 March 2023, as mandated by the HRC Resolution 51/1.  Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva Himalee Arunatilaka will deliver Sri Lanka’s statement as the country concerned following the oral update by the High Commissioner.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Colombo
 
28 February 2024

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"UPI is beneficial for both countries, dollar dependency should reduce.."State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka Hon.Tharaka Balasuriya tells @WIONews PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Friday, 23 February 2024 10:47

 

"UPI is beneficial for both countries, dollar dependency should reduce.."State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka Hon. Tharaka Balasuriya tells @WIONews

Sidhant Sibal , @sidhant

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Exclusive! 'We know India’s growing stature; we will not jeopardize security of our big brother' PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Friday, 23 February 2024 06:04

Anish Kumar 

Sri Lanka reassures India that it won't allow its land to be used by any third country to compromise India's security. Sri Lanka’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya spoke exclusively to Asianet Newsable's Anish Kumar


First Published Feb 23, 2024, 8:58 AM IST

Sri Lanka has reiterated that its land will not be used by any third country to jeopardise India’s security concerns, amidst the Chinese spy vessel docking in the Maldives waters on the same day. On the sidelines of the 9th edition of Raisina Dialogue in Delhi, Sri Lanka’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya told Asianet Newsable: "India should not be worried about the security concern. We know India’s growing stature and we will not be used by any third party or country to jeopardize India’s security. So through honest and candid exchange of views, we can overcome any problem."

Till October 2023, China was allowed to dock its spy ship in Sri Lankan waters amidst India’s fears that the vessel could be used to surveil the region. However, earlier this year Colombo banned entry of the Chinese research vessel in its waters, which is seen as growing cooperation in the wake of New Delhi stepping in with massive financial and material assistance.

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The Opening Ceremony of the South Asia’s Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Thursday, 22 February 2024 13:02

The Opening Ceremony of the South Asia’s Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) is a wonderful platform for #SouthAsia to highlight our rich cultural heritage and #diverse tourism offerings, promoting #regional tourism cooperation and #economic growth in the South Asian region.


                                                                  
 
High Commissioner Kshenuka Senewiratne calls on Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman PDF Print option in slimbox / lytebox? (info) E-mail
Monday, 19 February 2024 13:57

High Commissioner Kshenuka Senewiratne called on Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs of India Nirmala Sitharaman today (19/2) in New Delhi.

 


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