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Tag: High Commissioner

Sri Lanka confirms appointment of former Secretary to the President Austin Fernando as envoy to India
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Sri Lanka confirms appointment of former Secretary to the President Austin Fernando as envoy to India

Former Secretary to President Maithripala Sirisena and distinguished civil servant Austin Fernando has been designated as Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/07/2018
Five new envoys to Sri Lanka present credentials to President
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Five new envoys to Sri Lanka present credentials to President

Four new Ambassadors and a High Commissioner to Sri Lanka presented credentials to President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday at a…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/04/2018
UN Human Rights Chief urges UNHRC to play a critical role to encourage reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka
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UN Human Rights Chief urges UNHRC to play a critical role to encourage reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has urged the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/02/2018
Sri Lankan High commissioner to UK has not resigned – Foreign Ministry
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Sri Lankan High commissioner to UK has not resigned – Foreign Ministry

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs Ministry denied media reports that island’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Amari Wijewardene has rendered…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/02/2018
High Commission in Canada celebrates Independence
LOCAL

High Commission in Canada celebrates Independence

The 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence was celebrated at the Sri Lanka High Commissioner’s Official Residence in Canada in…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/02/2018
‘India will remain with Sri Lanka in rain, in sunshine’- envoy
LOCAL

‘India will remain with Sri Lanka in rain, in sunshine’- envoy

India will always appear on behalf of Sri Lanka fulfilling the role of a genuine friend, High Commissioner of India…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/01/2018
Canada extends support to Agriculture Cooperatives in Kilinochchi through UNDP and FAO
BUSINESS

Canada extends support to Agriculture Cooperatives in Kilinochchi through UNDP and FAO

High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka David McKinnon made an official visit to the Thiruvaiyaru Educated Youth Project of…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/12/2017
Sri Lanka pledges a voluntary contribution of US$ 15,000 towards the UNHCR Global Appeal 2018-2019
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Sri Lanka pledges a voluntary contribution of US$ 15,000 towards the UNHCR Global Appeal 2018-2019

Sri Lanka has pledged an un-earmarked voluntary contribution of US$ 15,000 towards the UNHCR Global Appeal 2018-2019 at the UNHCR…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/12/2017
Delegation of Sri Lanka-Pakistan Friendship, Trade and Investment Association meets Pakistan Envoy
BUSINESS

Delegation of Sri Lanka-Pakistan Friendship, Trade and Investment Association meets Pakistan Envoy

A delegation of Sri Lanka Pakistan Friendship, Trade and Investment Association met the High Commissioner of Pakistan, Dr. Shahid Ahmad…

byFaraz Shauketaly29/11/2017
High Commissioner thrashes Canadian Tamil MP’s distorted account on Sri Lanka
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High Commissioner thrashes Canadian Tamil MP’s distorted account on Sri Lanka

Ahmed A Jawad, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in Canada slammed Canadian Tamil MP Gary Anandasangaree’s misleading and factually inaccurate article,…

byFaraz Shauketaly13/11/2017

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