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
Invitation to celebrate the 73rd Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence
We regret our inability to invite you to join us at the Independence Day celebrations at the Sri Lanka High Commission in London due to the current COVID-19 pandemic related restrictions.
Although we are unable to celebrate Independence together, we invite you to witness the celebrations via our Social media accounts on 04 February 2021, 11.00 am onwards.
- https://www.facebook.com/High-Commission-of-Sri-Lanka-London-138363536714273
- https://twitter.com/SLHCinLondon
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMz8xioe7qJrHwch4XoBjXA
We look forward to meeting you in person when the pandemic is behind us.
High Commissioner and the team at the Sri Lanka High Commission in London
02 February 2021
Foreign Secretary’s Interview on News 1st NEWSLINE with Faraz Shauketaly – 25 Jan 2021
Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage joined a discussion on News 1st NEWSLINE with Faraz Shauketaly on 25 January 2021.
The interview may be viewed at: https://youtu.be/
Thai Pongal Message of H E the President
Conferring of the Honorary Religious Title “Aggamahāpaṇḍita” on the four Sri Lankan Buddhist Priests
The President of Myanmar U Win Myint has decided to confer the Honorary Religious Title of “Aggamahāpaṇḍita” on four Sri Lankan Buddhist monks and several other Honorary Titles on three Buddhists Priests and one Layman from Sri Lanka, in honor of the 73rd Anniversary of the Independence Day of Myanmar.
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.