“Foreign Relations under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa” featuring Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage, which was telecast on Derana 24 Channel.

August 21, 2020

The Policy Statement made by H.E. the President at the inauguration of the first Session of the ninth Parliament

August 21, 2020

The Policy Statement made by H.E. the President at the inauguration of the first Session of the ninth Parliament (Press Release in Sinhala)/ (Press Release in Tamil)

State Minister of Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya reiterates need to strengthen relations with Asian neighbours

August 20, 2020

State Minister of Regional Co-operation Tharaka Balasuriya assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry today (19 August). The State Minister was received by Foreign Secretary Admiral (Prof.) Jayanath Colombage and other senior officials, upon his arrival at the Ministry. Religious observances were conducted to invoke blessings prior to the assumption of duties.

State Minister Balasuriya, addressing the gathering of senior officials and staff of the Ministry, following the assumption of duties, Read More »

Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena assumes duties

August 18, 2020

Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry on Monday 17 August 2020.

Minister Gunawardena was received by Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage and other senior officials upon his arrival at the Ministry. Following multi-religious observances, the Minister officially assumed duties.

Later, addressing the staff, the Foreign Minister remarked that the Government is ready to rise up to the new challenges with the mandate given by the people of Sri Lanka. Read More »

New Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage assumes duties

August 15, 2020

Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage (PhD) assumed duties as the Secretary to the Foreign Ministry today (14 August) following the appointment to the position by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

The new Foreign Secretary Admiral Colombage was warmly received by the senior officials of the Foreign Ministry this morning, upon arrival at the Ministry.

Admiral Colombage was previously Additional Secretary to H.E the President for Foreign Relations since December 2019. Read More »

Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in as the 13th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

August 9, 2020

The leader of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in as the 13^th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

The swearing in ceremony took place at the historic Kelani Raja Maha Viharaya this morning (9).

Elected to the post for the fourth time, Mr. Rajapaksa served two terms as the Executive President of the country from 2005 to 2015.

Completing five decades in active politics, Mr. Rajapaksa entered Read More »

Parliamentary Election 2020- All Island Result

August 7, 2020

Parliamentary Election 2020- All Island Result

Message of H.E.the President on the occasion of Hajj

August 1, 2020

Message of H.E.the President on the occasion of Hajj

President honoured for leading an eco-friendly Presidential Election campaign

July 20, 2020

President honoured for leading an eco-friendly Presidential Election campaign

44th Session of the Human Rights Council Agenda Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the annual report of the High Commissioner 02 July 2020

July 5, 2020

44^th Session of the Human Rights Council Agenda Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the annual report of the High Commissioner 02 July 2020