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Address by His Excellency Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at the 80th General Assembly of the United Nations 24 September 2025
Theme: “Better together: 80 Years and more for Peace, Development and Human Rights”Madam President, Mr General
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President Anura Kumara Disanayaka to undertake an Official Visit to Japan
At the invitation of the Government of Japan, President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake an Official Visit to
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Strengthening Bilateral Ties: Deputy Minister Hemachandra Engages in Productive Telephone Discussion with Ukrainian Counterpart
In a cordial telephone conversation held on Thursday, 18 September 2025, Deputy    Minister of Foreign
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Sri Lanka hosts a Joint Briefing Session for Diplomatic Missions to boost Investments and Exports
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, along with the Minister of Industry, Sunil Handunneththi, and Minister
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Sri Lanka becomes a State Party to BBNJ Convention
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism is pleased to announce that Sri Lanka’s Instrument of
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Sri Lanka becomes a signatory to the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ)
Sri Lanka became a signatory to the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the
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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath concludes visit to Geneva
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath concluded his visit to Geneva where he
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3rd Round of the Sri Lanka - Philippines Political Consultations Concludes in Colombo
Delivering the opening remarks, the Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka expresses concern over the recent strikes in Qatar
Sri Lanka expresses deep concern over the recent strikes reported in Qatar, which might further escalate volatility and
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Notice to Sri Lankan nationals in Nepal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism requests all Sri Lankan nationals in Nepal to remain
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Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to achieving reconciliation through domestic mechanisms at the 60th UN Human Rights Council
Addressing the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, during the Interactive
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Statement delivered by Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism at the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva 8th September 2025
Mr. President,High Commissioner,Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,I speak to you on behalf of the Government of Sri
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