The Sri Lanka High Commission in London hosted a series of events to commemorate Vesak. The celebrations spanned from May 24th to May 27th, bringing together the Sri Lankan community and Buddhists from across the United Kingdom in a spirit of reflection, learning, and unity. » Read more
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom Rohitha Bogollagama presented his Letter of Credence to His Majesty King Charles III on 30 May 2024 at a ceremonial event held at the Buckingham Palace.High Commissioner Bogollagama and his spouse Deepthi Bogollagama, were escorted to the Buckingham Palace by traditional horse carriages of the Royal Mews. » Read more
No. 10 Downing Street hosted its first-ever Vesak celebration in history on 22nd May, 2024. This significant occasion, marking the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing Away of Gautama Buddha, was attended by distinguished guests including His Excellency Rohitha Bogollagama, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka and Madam Deepthi Bogollagama.
The celebration was organized by Baroness Scott, Minister for Faith, and graced by the presence of Venerable Seelawimala Thero, Chief Sanganayake of Great Britain and Chief Incumbent of the London Buddhist Vihara. » Read more
The Second Sri Lanka – UK Strategic Dialogue was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 07 May 2024. The Sri Lanka delegation at the meeting was led by Director General / Europe and North America Shobini Gunasekera and the UK side by Director / India and Indian Ocean Directorate at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Ben Mellor. Discussions were also held with Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane.
