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Statement by Hon Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka High Level Segment of the 46th Session of the UN Human Rights Council 23 February 2021, Geneva
UK Travel Restriction Lifted – Foreign Ministry
The temporary travel restriction introduced by the Government on travels originating from the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka on account of the new Covid -19 Variant in the UK has been lifted with immediate effect.
At a meeting presided by H.E the President, it was decided to relax the restrictions on travels from UK subject to 14 days of quarantine and PCR tests determined by the Health Authorities.
The tourist arrivals from the UK too will resume under the guidelines introduced by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau.
Foreign Ministry
Colombo
17 February 2021
Interview of the Foreign Secretary on ´Pathikada’ telecast on Newsfirst Sri Lanka on 05 February 2021
Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage was interviewed on ‘Pathikada’ telecast on Newsfirst Sri Lanka on 05 February 2021.
The full interview may be viewed at: https://youtu.be/Vlwm0kj6rwU
Foreign Secretary’s Interview on News 1st NEWSLINE with Faraz Shauketaly – 25 Jan 2021
Thai Pongal Message of H E the President
Foreign Secretary Colombage speaks of the repatriation of Sri Lankans, revival of tourism and obtaining vaccines for COVID-19
Repatriation Process “People Centric and Transparent” – Foreign Ministry sets the record straight
The Foreign Ministry will continue facilitating repatriations without any financial burden on Sri Lankans, the Foreign Secretary asserted responding to misinformation in the public domain. Secretary Jayanath Colombage made it clear that the role of the Missions is strictly confined to organizing repatriation flights for returnees who are tested on arrival, offered all logistical support and are quarantined at Government facilities free of charge.