High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama met with Hon Abdulla Shahid, Former President of the United Nations General Assembly and Former Maldivian Foreign Minister, on 15 July 2024 at the Sri Lanka House. Mr James Holmes, Secretary-General of the International Communities Organisation (ICO), also joined the meeting. » Read more
High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama met the new South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola at the Service of Thanksgiving celebrating the 30th Year of South Africa’s Democracy hosted by the South African High Commission on 16th July 2024 at Westminster Abbey. » Read more
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in the UK, His Excellency Rohitha Bogollagama, met with representatives from the East London NHS Trust on 10th July, 2024 to discuss initiatives aimed at enhancing mental health care in Sri Lanka, particularly focusing on the training of nurses. The meeting was facilitated by Dr. Roshan Jayalath, a British Sri Lankan doctor practising as Strategic Clinical Lead for Mental Health & Learning Disability and a GP Partner in Bedfordshire, UK. » Read more
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in London, in collaboration with the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPEC) and the CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd, proudly and ceremoniously unveiled a detailed replica of the Colombo Port City on 12th July 2024, showcasing the ambitious and transformative project that is set to redefine Sri Lanka’s economic landscape. The event was held at the “Gateway to Sri Lanka Lounge” at Sri Lanka High Commission London and graced by a distinguished array of invited guests, underscoring the global significance and potential of the Port City particularly among the investors in the UK as well as the Republic of Ireland.
The High Commission of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Sri Lanka Apparel Sourcing Association (SLASA), and Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), proudly presented the ‘Sourced Sri Lanka’ Fashion & Textile Tradeshow on June 17-18, 2024, at the Royal Horticultural Hall, London. » Read more
The Sri Lanka High Commission in London hosted a series of events to commemorate Vesak. The celebrations spanned from May 24th to May 27th, bringing together the Sri Lankan community and Buddhists from across the United Kingdom in a spirit of reflection, learning, and unity. » Read more
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom Rohitha Bogollagama presented his Letter of Credence to His Majesty King Charles III on 30 May 2024 at a ceremonial event held at the Buckingham Palace.High Commissioner Bogollagama and his spouse Deepthi Bogollagama, were escorted to the Buckingham Palace by traditional horse carriages of the Royal Mews. » Read more
