High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom

 

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom commemorated the 77th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence on 4 February, 2025 at the High Commission in London.

The ceremony commenced with the singing of the National Anthem in Sinhala, followed by a two-minute silence in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Multifaith religious observances were conducted by leading religious representatives: Most Ven Bogoda Seelawimala Thero, Chief Sanga Nayake of Great Britain & Chief Incumbent of London Buddhist Vihara,  Reverend Sivananthasarma Sivaruban Kurukkal, Sheikh Thalha Siddiq of Sri Lanka Muslim Cultural Centre in Harrow, and Reverend Father Kamal Kumara of the Sri Lankan Catholic Chaplaincy, who collectively invoked blessings for peace, unity, and prosperity.

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The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom together with the Sri Lankan Lawyers Tsunami Charity hosted a commemorative event for the 20^th Anniversary of the Indian Ocean Tsunami on 19 December 2024 at the High Commission premises.

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Sri Lanka High Commissioner in the United Kingdom His Excellency Rohitha Bogollagama called on Mr. Archie Norman, Chairman of Marks & Spencer (M&S) on 27^th November 2024, London. High Commissioner Bogollagama was accompanied by the High Commission officials. While briefing on the recent positive changes in Sri Lanka etc, High Commissioner Bogollagama stressed the importance of Sri Lanka being considered from multiple sources of exports to the UK and M&S, covering apparel and the food industry. Today, M&S grown to be a multifaceted retailer in the UK with a gigantic platform for sourcing of goods across the world, not only for clothing, fashion products, but also for food items.

 

High Commissioner Bogollagama invited M&S on Sri Lanka supply chain to source of food as a new area from Sri Lanka, including fresh fruits, processed food, coconut products and Ceylon Tea etc, being introduced through falling new investment. With regard to the fresh fruits, it was mentioned the interest of M&S to develop trade links with Sri Lankan high quality Mango, Pineapple, Avocado, Durians, Soursop etc, and to connect with M&S supply chain to be as sustainable as well as with year around supply.  

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