A Vice-Ministerial level Dialogue took place on 10 November 2020 with the participation of High Level Officials of the Foreign Ministries of China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. While China was represented by Vice Minister Luo Zhaohui, State Minister for Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya spoke at the conference representing Sri Lanka.

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Government announces that removals and reductions of tariffs on goods from developing countries to continue after the end of the transition period.

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Ayubowan,

Mr. Chairman,

Excellencies, Distinguished Guests

I am deeply honoured to deliver the opening address at the Launch of the Sri Lanka Chapter of the United Nations Global Network on Migration. At the outset may I take the opportunity to extend a warm appreciation to Her Excellency Madam Hanaa Singer, the UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka and Mr. Sarat Dash, Chief of the International Organization for Migration for inviting me to deliver the opening address at this event.

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Sri Lanka High Commission in London in collaboration with the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL UK) and Sri Lanka Association for Software Services Companies (SLASSCOM) organised a webinar on 29 October 2020 to launch the SLASSCOM Global Referral Program.

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State Minister for Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya reaffirmed President Rajapaksa’s commitment for 80% renewable energy to UK’s COP26 Regional Ambassador for Asia/Pacific and South Asia Ken O’Flaherty during a virtual discussion on 27 October 2020.

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Address by Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at “Shaping our future together” the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations and 65th Anniversary of the United Nations in Colombo, virtual event on 23 October 2020.

Video link at: https://youtu.be/EC4ahBkefGk

Go on a couch safari to Minneriya, Kaudulla, Uduwalawe and Yala National Parks and explore Sri Lanka’s wild side” – First wildlife stream transmission starts 04^th November, continuing until 13^th November 2020. To register and fro more information, visit www.srilanka.travel/wildlifestream.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzrbWjLghYM