Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath Concludes a Successful Official Visit to Australia

Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism concluded a successful visit to Australia from 31 May to 03 June 2026. In a significant step towards deepening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Australia, a series of high-level engagements were held during the visit in Melbourne and Canberra, focusing on economic partnerships, regional security, diaspora engagement and parliamentary diplomacy.  Read More »


Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra Commemorates Vesak with Solemnity and Cultural Splendor

 

The High Commission of Sri Lanka to Australia solemnly celebrated the sacred festival of Vesak, marking the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing Away (Parinirvana) of the Lord Buddha, on Thursday, 28th May 2026 at the High Commission premises in Canberra.

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Community Meeting with Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka

On the invitation of the Government of Australia, Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, is scheduled to visit Australia in the coming week. Read More »


The Sri Lanka-Australia Parliamentary Friendship Group Launched Successfully

The Sri Lanka High Commission in Canberra successfully launched the Sri Lanka–Australia Parliamentary Friendship Group on 26 May 2026 at the High Commission premises.

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Canberra Visits Smart Energy Council of Australia

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Canberra, Yasoja Gunasekera met Mr. Scott Hamilton, Senior Advisor to the Smart Energy Council and Mr. Richard Neumann, Senior Advisor of the Smart Energy Council to discuss potential areas of collaboration in the renewable energy sector.  Read More »


Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026

At the Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo 30 March 2026

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