Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, will participate in the 33 rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting and the Commemoration of the 50 th Anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) in Manila, Philippines, from 23 to 24 July 2026.

Minister Herath is scheduled to address both meetings.

On the sidelines of the meetings, the Minister will hold bilateral discussions with his counterparts from several participating countries, the Secretary-General of ASEAN, and senior officials of the European Union and the Asian Development Bank.

The Minister is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions including with his Philippines counterpart. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs.

During the visit, Minister is also expected to officially open the Office of the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Mindanao.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism
Colombo 
22 July 2026