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The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London, jointly with SLASSCOM and Sri Lanka – UK Chamber of Commerce (SL-UKCC), organised the re-launch of the ‘Island of Ingenuity’ the Sri Lanka IT/BPO sector brand to promote Sri Lanka as a unique destination for Business Process Outsourcing/ Management (BPO/BPM) and Investments, including Tech Investments and the Colombo Port City Project held on 29 November 2023. The event followed by a networking reception was held at the Sri Lanka High Commission, London with the participation of close to 100 UK industry professionals and BPO/BPM company representatives and potential investors. » Read more

High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama addressed the 33^rd Assembly of the IMO on 29 November 2023.

While recognizing the importance of the maritime industry in global trade and sustainable development, High Commissioner reiterated Sri Lanka’s commitment to actively contributing to the IMO’s objectives and initiatives towards a safer, more secure, and more environmentally sustainable maritime domain. Sri Lanka actively works towards implementing the IMO’s initial GHG (greenhouse gas) Strategy in order to mitigate climate change challenges, High Commissioner added. » Read more

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom Rohitha Bogollagama met Dr Matthew Offord MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Sri Lanka today, 28 November 2023 at the Houses of Parliament.

High Commissioner Bogollagama and MP Offord engaged in productive discussions on the enhancement of parliamentary relations between the two countries particularly through exchange of parliamentary delegations. » Read more

High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama attended the 03^rd Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS), organised by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), which is being held in London on 27^th & 28^th November 2023. The CTIS was attended by many Commonwealth dignitaries including the participation of head of state from Samoa, Ministers of Trade and Industry of Ghana and Nigeria, High Commissioners, senior officials, business leaders, technocrats etc, from across the Commonwealth, for two-day sessions, meetings, round table sessions and networking.

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HE Rohitha Bogollagama, High Commissioner attended the opening session of the 33^rd Assembly of the IMO on 27 November 2023 at the Organization’s headquarters.

The Assembly is the highest governing body of the organization which is responsible for approving the work programme and budget, determining financial arrangements, and electing the IMO Council. The Assembly consists of all IMO Member States and meets once every two years. » Read more

Sri Lanka High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama visited the Sri Lankan Catholic Chaplaincy in the United Kingdom in St. Mary Magdalen church at Willesden Green, London on 26 November 2023.

High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama was received by Parish Priest Mgr. Roger Reader and Sri Lankan Chaplain Rev. Ruwan Deshapriya together with Sri Lankan Catholic community in the United Kingdom. » Read more

Sri Lanka High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama visited the Kingsbury Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2023.

High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama was greeted by Ven. Handupelpola Mahinda Thero, Ven. Akuratiye Nanda Thero, Ven. Wilbagedara Gnanissara Thero, Ven. Galayaye Dhammadassi Thero, and Ven. Hallindola Hemaloka Thero together with the Sri Lankan Buddhist community associated with the temple.

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