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

The Sri Lanka High Commission in the United Kingdom celebrated the 76th Independence Day with a series of events spanning several days, embracing the nation’s rich cultural and religious diversity.

The commemoration began with religious ceremonies, starting with the Independence Day Celebrations on February 2nd, organized by the Sri Lanka Muslim Cultural Centre in association with the Council of Sri Lankan Muslim Organizations (COSMOS) UK. This was followed by Hindu and Buddhist religious ceremonies on February 3^rd. On February 9th, an Evensong Church Service will take place at Westminster Abbey. » Read more

High Commissioner H.E. Rohitha Bogollagama met with the Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Minister of State (Indo-Pacific) on 06 January 2024 at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, United Kingdom.

The High Commissioner discussed with Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Minister of State, matters related to Sri Lanka-United Kingdom bilateral relations with a special emphasis on economic engagement. High Commissioner Bogollagama thanked Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan for furthering Sri Lanka-UK relations and briefed her on his priorities during his tenure to enhance bilateral relations.

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The Sri Lanka High Commission in London in collaboration with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) organised the ‘Sri Lanka Business Drive 2024’, an interactive Roundtable discussion on investments held on  2nd February 2024 at the ‘Ratnadeepa Hall’ of Sri Lanka High Commission, London. The event was presided over by His Excellency Rohitha Bogollagama, High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry is currently on a significant two-day visit to the prestigious University of Cambridge on January 23-24. On January 23, he addressed the Cambridge Union, and engaged with the academic community in a discussion that touched upon the Sri Lanka’s road to economic recovery. This address was followed by an interview with the Union’s President, Nick Davis, and then an insightful Q and A session with the audience.

Founded in 1815, the Cambridge Union stands as the largest student-led organization at the University of Cambridge and proudly holds the title of the world’s oldest debating society. Renowned for its rich history and tradition, the Union serves as a dynamic hub for intellectual discourse and debate, attracting influential speakers, policymakers, and thought leaders from around the globe. Dignitaries such as Winston Churchill, Theodore Roosevelt, Bill Gates, and Stephen Hawking are among those who have addressed the Cambridge Union. Minister Ali Sabry is the only Sri Lankan to have been invited to address the Union in recent history. » Read more