State Minister for Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya joins the Vice Foreign Minister Level video conference on COVID-19, 10 November 2020
A Vice-Ministerial level Dialogue took place on 10 November 2020 with the participation of High Level Officials of the Foreign Ministries of China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. While China was represented by Vice Minister Luo Zhaohui, State Minister for Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya spoke at the conference representing Sri Lanka.
Press release – Preferential tariffs continue for eligible developing countries
Government announces that removals and reductions of tariffs on goods from developing countries to continue after the end of the transition period.
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The Speech Delivered by the Hon. Foreign Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka at the Launch of the UN Network on Migration in Sri Lanka, 11 November 2020
Ayubowan,
Mr. Chairman,
Excellencies, Distinguished Guests
I am deeply honoured to deliver the opening address at the Launch of the Sri Lanka Chapter of the United Nations Global Network on Migration. At the outset may I take the opportunity to extend a warm appreciation to Her Excellency Madam Hanaa Singer, the UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka and Mr. Sarat Dash, Chief of the International Organization for Migration for inviting me to deliver the opening address at this event.
IT-BPM opportunities in Sri Lanka promoted among the British Sri Lankan community
State Minister for Regional Co-operation and Foreign Secretary discuss the US Presidential Election and its impact
State Minister for Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya and Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage were featured on Ada Derana 24 yesterday (04), with Mahieash Johnney for a special coverage on “US Election live, on the Road to the White House”.
Full programme at : https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2DzO50-3Vik
Sri Lanka High Commission in London organised a webinar with the Heads of Sri Lankan Associations in the UK and British Sri Lankans on 30 October 2020 to enhance the connectivity between the High Commission and the British Sri Lankans.
State Minister for Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya reaffirms President Rajapaksa’s commitment for 80% renewable energy to the UK’s Regional Ambassador for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference
State Minister for Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya reaffirmed President Rajapaksa’s commitment for 80% renewable energy to UK’s COP26 Regional Ambassador for Asia/Pacific and South Asia Ken O’Flaherty during a virtual discussion on 27 October 2020.Interview of the Foreign Secretary on Ada Derana
Address by Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at “Shaping our future together” the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations
Address by Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at “Shaping our future together” the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations and 65th Anniversary of the United Nations in Colombo, virtual event on 23 October 2020.
Video link at: https://youtu.be/