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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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High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom met with the members of the Board of Directors of the SL-UKCC at the High Commission today, 24 November 2023.

Along with Mr Shehan Silva, President of the SL-UKCC and Head of Digital Solutions at HSBC, Mr Charles de Alwis, General Secretary of the SL-UKCC and Legal Counsel & Company Secretary, Ms Thana Sivasambu, Managing Director of RUCI Products Mr Safdar Bandukwala, Director at Amari Commodities Ltd and Mr Eranga Pathirage, Global Head- HR at Virtusa joined the meeting, The Board of Directors presented  High Commissioner Bogollagama with an overview of the SL-UKCC, outlining the activities already conducted in collaboration with the High Commission and the lineup of activities for 2024. » Read more

High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama met with Lord Brennan Kc, member of the House of Lords on 23 November 2023 at the High Commission of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom.

The High Commissioner discussed with Lord Brennan Kc, matters related to Sri Lanka-United Kingdom bilateral relations with a special emphasis on economic engagement. High Commissioner briefed Lord Brennan the reconciliation process in Sri Lanka and highlighted that Lord Brennan’s expertise in this area would significantly contribute to Sri Lanka’s journey in reconciliation, recovery, and progressive development.

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High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama presented the Open Copy of his Letter of Credence to Ms Victoria Busby OBE, Vice Marshal and Director of Protocol at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on 23 November 2023, before the formal and ceremonial presentation of Credentials to His Majesty King Charles III.

High Commissioner Bogollagama thanked Ms Busby for granting an early opportunity to present the open copy of his Letter of Credence and stated that he looks forward to further enhancing the close and cordial relations between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom. High Commissioner Bogollagama extended warm greetings of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to His Majesty King Charles III for the continued progress and prosperity of the country and the peoples of the United Kingdom. He requested greater understanding by the UK Government on matters related to Sri Lanka which will lead to wider and deeper engagement between the two countries.

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The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom Rohitha Bogollagama who arrived in London on 19 November 2023 assumed duties at the High Commission at a simple ceremony today, 20 November 2023. High Commissioner Bogollagama was received upon arrival at Heathrow Airport by Mrs Kathryn Colvin, Special Representative of the UK Foreign Secretary.

Addressing the High Commission Staff upon assumption of duties, High Commissioner Bogollagama emphasised the importance of advancing national interests and urged the staff to work towards progressing the existing friendly relations between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom. His assumption of duties was marked by the lighting of the oil lamp and milk rice and other sweetmeats being served in keeping with Sri Lankan traditions.

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