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The Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka condemns the nuclear test carried out by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 9th September 2016. Sri Lanka notes with concern that this is the second such test to be car
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Special Envoy of President Maithripala Sirisena, Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe, Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training will lead the Sri Lanka delegation to the 17th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) being held from 13-18 September
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Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera reaffirms commitment to further advancing bilateral ties during visit to the Republic of Slovenia Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera visited the Republic of Slovenia from 4-8 September on the invitation of Hon
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The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway, Erna Solberg, commenced a two-day official visit on 12 August 2016. This official visit takes place in her dual capacity as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway as well as co-chair of the Sustainable Develop
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Mr. Esala Weerakoon, member of the Sri Lanka Foreign Service batch of 1988 received his letter of appointment as the Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, today 1st August 2016, from the Secretary to the President. He has served as High
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Stéphane Dion, paid an official visit to Sri Lanka on 28 and 29 July. This official visit of a Foreign Minister of Canada to Sri Lanka took place after 13 years. Minister Dion called on President Maith
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Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau together Sri Lanka High Commission in Singapore successfully concluded a "Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Roadshow" on 8th July, 2016 at the Hilton Hotel, Singapore.
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The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs of Malaysia Dato Seri Dr. Ahmed Zahid Hamidi who is on a two day official visit to Sri Lanka met with Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, today (22) morning at the Foreign Ministry.
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The Consultation Task Force on Reconciliation Mechanisms in Sri Lanka has called for submissions from Diaspora Organisations, on the design of structures, processes and measures for truth, accountability, reparations and non-recurrence – i.e. an Office
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The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs of Malaysia Dato Seri Dr. Ahmed Zahid Hamidi, will pay an official visit to Sri Lanka from 21 to 22 July 2016.
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