Intensify cooperation with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to promote trade and investment in Sri Lanka

Intensify cooperation with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to promote trade and investment in Sri Lanka

Mr. Chris Barnes, Head of Business Development and International Affairs of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry paid a courtesy call on the High Commissioner 17 May 2024 at the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra.

They discussed the importance of close cooperation with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to promote trade and investment between two countries.

Mr. Barnes will Head the Australian delegation to the IORA Business Conclave 2024 to be held in Sri Lanka from 28-29 May 2024.

 


Resilient & Rising: Leverating Sri Lanka’s Potential”- Business Forum – Invitation and Sponsorship

“Resilient & Rising: Leveraging Sri Lanka’s Potential”- Business Forum – Invitation and Sponsorship

 Sri Lanka High Commission in collaboration with Sri Lanka – Australia Chamber of Commerce and the Chartered Accountant Association of Sri Lanka (Australia Chapter Inc). is organizing a business forum on Thursday, 6th of June 2024 at 5.30 p.m at the Brisbane Club in Brisbane.

https://www.slhcaust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Business-Forum-Brisbane-.jpeg


Ministry of Foreign Affairs Relocates its Consular Division to new Premises at “Suhurupaya”, Battaramulla

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Relocates its Consular Division to new Premises at “Suhurupaya”, Battaramulla

The Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be relocated to the new premises at the 16th floor of “Suhurupaya”, Sri Subhuthipura Road, Battaramulla with effect from 02nd May 2024.  All consular services will be provided to the public at the new office premises during regular office hours from Monday to Friday 8.30a.m. to 4.15p.m.

Please see the media release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Colombo in three languages

English : https://www.slhcaust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Media-Release-en.pdf

Sinhala: https://www.slhcaust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Media-Release-sin.pdf

Tamil: https://www.slhcaust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Media-Release-tam-1.pdf


Visa to Sri Lanka

Visa to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has shifted from its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) visa programme to the new eVisa scheme with effect from 17th of April 2024.

The official Sri Lanka eVisa website, www.srilankaevisa.lk is the only authorized website of the Department of Immigration and Emigration which is operated exclusively by IVS-GBS and VFS Global.


Registration of Sri Lankan Expatriates, Dual Citizens and Permanent Citizens living abroad under Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 (IRA)

Registration of Sri Lankan Expatriates, Dual Citizens and Permanent Citizens living abroad under Inland Revenue Act No. 24 of 2017 (IRA)

https://www.slhcaust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Re.-TIN-Registration.pdf


The Brad & Kiara Show – Radio Interview with the High Commissioner in Australia

The “Brad & Kiara Show” a Radio interview with the High Commissioner was on air on 23rd March 2024.

The recorded programme can be listen from the following link  https://omny.fm/shows/the-brad-and-kiara-show/the-brad-kiara-show-this-weekend-an-exclusive-with


International Industry Expo 2024 – BMICH, Colombo -19-23 June 2024

International Industry Expo 2024 will be held from 19-23 June 2024 in BMICH, Colombo.

The details can be obtained from the following link;

https://www.slhcaust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Industry-Expo-2024-Presentation.pdf

Please see the EXHIBITOR APPLICATION FORM – Foreign Exhibitors  https://www.slhcaust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Foreign-Exhibitor-Form-Industry-2024-1.pdf

 


Colombo International Tea Convention 2024 – 24th – 26th July 2024

Colombo International Tea Convention 2024 will be held from 24th – 26th July 2024 at Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo.

Further details on the convention please see the link below;

https://www.slhcaust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Colombo-International-Tea-Convention-2024-from-24th-26th-July-2024-1.pdf


Ratnapura International Gem Exhibition 2024 – 29, 30 June and 1 July at the Hotel Grand Silver Ray

Ratnapura International Gem Exhibition 2024 will be held from 29th June to 1st July 2024 at the Hotel Grand Silver Ray.

The further details on the exhibition are given the below link.

https://www.slhcaust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/RATNAPURA_GEM_AND_JEWELLERY_SHOW_2024_Eflyer_compressed-first-page-1.pdf

 



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