Message of H.E Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka on the Occasion of Christmas

December 25, 2021

Christmas, signifying the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ, is a noble religious feast that rejoices, bringing love and peace not only for Christians in Sri Lanka and across the world, but for all mankind.

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Australian Home Minister holds wide ranging talks with the Foreign Minister Peiris

December 21, 2021

The Australian Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews met Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris on 20 December 2021 at the Foreign Ministry during her official visit to Sri Lanka and discussed avenues for enhanced cooperation on a broad spectrum of areas.

The Foreign Minister expressed satisfaction with Australia’s significant involvement in preventing people smuggling and transnational crimes in Sri Lanka as well as in the region. The Minister reiterated that the vibrant partnership between Australia and Sri Lanka exemplified the highly effective and successful collaboration between the two countries in the field of preventing people smuggling and border security matters. Read More »

Online submission of COVID – 19 Vaccination certificates and PCR test results to facilitate swift completion of arrival formalities at ports of entry into Sri Lanka

November 4, 2021

All Sri Lankans and Foreigners are requested to upload their vaccine certificates and PCR test results to the following link in order to facilitate swift completion of arrival formalities at ports of entry into Sri Lanka:

https://airport.lk/health_declaration/index

While the above documents can also be submitted on arrival in hard copy, online uploading of the certificates and carrying copies of the same with the traveller would ensure swift completion of formalities without any delays.

Speech by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the “Rediscovering Nitrogen: Solutions and Synergies for Climate Change, Health, Biodiversity and Circular Economy”, COP26 Side Event, Scotland, UK on 31 October 2021

November 2, 2021

Ayubowan,

It gives me great pleasure to address you this evening and I am very happy to see such an illustrious turnout at this event.

As we are all aware, climate change is one of the greatest crises the world currently faces. Read More »

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SECTORS IN SRI LANKA

November 1, 2021

The Ministry of Fisheries has developed a plan for interested parties who are keen in Investing in the Fisheries Industry in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka for years have has been exporting high value and superior quality Seafood to the Global Markets with its Strategic Location and Resources in the Indian Ocean.

The main exports include Tuna, Mud Crab, Shrimp and Sea Cucumber. With Marine Resources around the Island and Natural Water Resources Inland, Sri Lanka is looking to Intensify Aquaculture Farming to meet the demands of the Global Markets and engage in Sustainable Fishing. More details …..

Sri Lankan literature donated to New Zealand

October 13, 2021

A collection of books in Sinhala and Tamil languages was donated to the Community Languages ​​section of the City Library in Palmerston North, New Zealand on 24th September 2021.

The books were officially handed over to the library by Mr. Tishan Sampath Dissanayake, Founder of the Sinag Sri Lanka Foundation, in the presence of Mr. Grant Smith, the Mayor of Palmerston North, Linda Moore, the Library Manager and the library staff.

Palmerston North City library in New Zealand maintains a collection of books in over 25 different languages ​​for its multi-lingual readers. This donation of 76 books written in Sinhala and Tamil including some of the English translations of renowned authors such as Martin Wickramasinghe & W.A. Abeysinghe, will  now enrich the library with  Sri Lankan literature.

The collection included Martin Wickramasinghe’s Gamperaliya, Kaliyuga, Yuganthaya Madol Doowa, Ape Gama and Dr W. A. Abeysinghe’s popular translations the Swami Saha Yaluwo, Yuddaya Ha Premaya in addition to Sinhala language books for children and Buddhist Jataka story books.

Sri Lankan children living in Palmerston are expected to benefit greatly from this collection of books to widen their knowledge of their native language and create cultural awareness of the Sri Lankan life.

The books were sponsored by the Martin Wickramasinghe Trust Fund and Samudra Book Publishers. It was facilitated by the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra.

Sri Lanka High Commission

Canberra

13 October 2021

The Six-Month Road Map For Ensuring Macroeconomic & Financial System Stability – Central Bank of Sri Lanka

October 8, 2021

Public Relations and Communication activities of Global Communication Campaign   2021 – 2025 of Sri Lanka Tourism

October 5, 2021

Invitation for international bid proposals from reputed and experienced agencies for selection of a Destination Representation Company in Australia  to facilitate Public Relations and Communication activities of Global Communication Campaign   2021 – 2025 of Sri Lanka Tourism

The Chairman, Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee of the Ministry of Tourism, invites sealed bid proposals from reputed and experienced agencies for selection of a Public Relations Company in Australia to facilitate Public Relations and Communication activities of the Global Communication Campaign 2021- 2025, in coordination with the Campaign Management Unit on behalf of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB).

The deadline for bid submission of the above has been extended by Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau till 08^th November 2021 by an addendum to the Biding Document.

Sri Lanka Tourism further informed that an addendum was issued for the bid Documents with the relaxed Eligibility Criteria. According to the addendum prospective bidders shall have following qualifications and experience:

1. Company duly registered in Australia as a legal entity and having an operational office in Australia:

1. Minimum 05 years of experience in Destination Representation/ Public Relations;

III. Proven track records in handling minimum of Three (03) accounts on Destination Representation / Public Relations, of the value over US$ 200,000/- (each project) for local or international clients from 2015 to 2019.

1. The company should have minimum annual turnover of US$ 1 million per year during 2015 to 2019 with a profitability.

The Addendum related to Australia could   be reached through:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1OtCFcQsAlavwIVo7xu2LAbvCfsIokD/view?usp=sharing

Please find the bidding document related to Australia via

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VNEzn-3IG2aiNpMCPWujVpJxrfubPFOZ/view?usp=sharing

Addendums related to all countries could be reached through:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/133Ve00Vpr1s_jMT0bHHR6ItSgUP5otNQ?usp=sharing

Bids must be delivered to the High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, 61, Hampton Circuit, Yarralumla, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia. on or before the new deadline on 08th November 2021 .

Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra

05 October 2021

President addresses the General Debate of the 76th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 21-27 September 2021)

September 24, 2021

Statement by H.E. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at the General Debate of the Seventy-Sixth Session of the United Nations General Assembly 22 September 2021

Mr. President, Secretary General,  Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,

Ayubowan,

I am honoured to represent Sri Lanka at this august gathering today. Read More »

The Foreign Ministers of Sri Lanka and Australia meet on the eve of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

September 22, 2021

Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris met his Australian counterpart Marise Payne in New York and discussed avenues for enhanced cooperation on a wide spectrum of areas. Foreign Minister Payne conveyed the warm greetings of the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to his Sri Lankan counterpart and stated that the Prime Minister is personally interested in the preparations for the upcoming celebrations to mark the 75^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Read More »