PRESS RELEASES

Remittance of Funds to Sri Lankans Abroad to pursue Studies and on Short Term Visit to Meet Their Expenses

COVID 19 crisis spells a new Sri Lanka

Amidst COVID-19 President envisions a robust new economy

The Easter Message of H.E. Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka

New bank account introduced to remit foreign currency earnings

New Year Message of H.E. the President of Sri Lanka

Minister Dinesh Gunawardena explores possibilities to assist Sri Lankan Migrant workers

The message issued by the Hon Scott Morrison Prime Minister of Australia on the occasion of the Sinhalese and Tamil New Year – 2020

Message from DFAT Australia on the International Students

Foreign Secretary Aryasinha outlines role and preparations of the Ministry and its missions in tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic

BLACK TEA A POSSIBLE IMMUNITY BOOSTER FOR COVID – 19

‘Ceylon Black Tea’ rich in “Theaflavins” conducts its very first successful E-auction

Special Notice from the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka Regarding the Closure of Airports

Minister Gunawardena explores practical solutions to assist expatriate communities with Foreign Ministry Officials

Foreign Ministry takes stock of action by Sri Lanka Missions abroad to ensure the welfare of Overseas Sri Lankans (OSL)

COVID–19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund, Sri Lanka

Central Bank requests Sri Lankans and well-wishers to make foreign currency deposits in the Country’s banking system

UPDATE 01 April 2020 – Extension of Visas for the Foreigners in Sri Lanka

Over 17,000 Overseas Sri Lankans register on ‘Contact Sri Lanka’

Important Notice From The Sri Lanka High Commission

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The Sri Lankan High Commission in Canberra would like to keep in touch with Sri Lankans and persons of Sri Lankan origin living in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and other Pacific Islands as well as Sri Lankan community organisations in those countries.

If you are a current/former Sri Lankan or an office bearer of a Sri Lankan community organisation we invite you to register with the High Commission.

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