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The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London participated in a Ceylon Tea Tasting event which was organised in Stafford in the West Midlands. The 4-day Ceylon tea tasting event was organised by the Managing Director of Stafford International Supermarket Roshan Uyanwatte. » Read more
Trade Familiarization is one of the key promotional activities conducted by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) to promote the destination among potential travellers and companies. » Read more
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London held its annual Deepavali celebrations on 19 November 2021 at the High Commission premises, with the attendance of British Sri Lankan community, Councillors, UK Government representatives, and other dignitaries.
Celebrations commenced with Hindu religious observances led by Sivashri Eladchumi Thiyagaraja Kurukkal from Vel Murugan Temple in Watford, who invoked blessings on those who were present at the occasion, as well as on Sri Lanka and its people. » Read more
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa participating at the World Leaders Summit of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) addressed the plenary on 01 November 2021.
He stated that Sri Lanka as a developing tropical island nation with abundant biodiversity, is deeply aware of the impacts of climate change, and its rich philosophical heritage, shaped by Lord Buddha’s teachings, places great value on environmental integrity. He also called upon all nations to work together in a spirit of true cooperation to overcome climate crisis and sustain humanity and the planet. » Read more
