New Iranian ambassador to Sri Lanka named
Iran on Wednesday named its ambassador to Sri Lanka. Mahmoud Rahimi Gorgi was appointed to the post on the proposal of Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and approval of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
[Views:288] [Thu, Aug 07, 2008] [Full Article]

Buddhist festival parades are Sri Lanka's answer to Mardi Gras
KANDY, Sri Lanka -- A cannon booms and the crack of a dozen whips pierce the warm night. The colorful, pulsating Esala Perahera procession has begun.
[Views:277] [Wed, Aug 06, 2008] [Full Article]

Sri Lanka promoting ayurveda to boost tourism
Sri Lanka is trying to promote ayurveda in the hope that the soothing herbal therapies will attract travellers looking for relaxation and rejuvenation and boost its tourism industry.
[Views:431] [Tue, May 20, 2008] [Full Article]

Iranian President heads for South Asia
Today, President Mahmud Ahmadinejad will start a tour of Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India.
[Views:262] [Mon, Apr 28, 2008] [Full Article]

New Saudi Envoy for Colombo
The new Saudi Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Abdul Aziz Al-Jammaz, began work at the Saudi Embassy in Colombo.
[Views:336] [Mon, Apr 28, 2008] [Full Article]

FM on official visit to UK
Foreign Affairs Minister Rohitha Bogollagama, would be leaving for the UK to hold discussions and meetings on issues of bilateral importance with his counterpart and other political dignitaries.
[Views:250] [Mon, Mar 31, 2008] [Full Article]

SriLankan redoubles efforts to bring more Indian tourists
Despite unrest in certain parts in the country SriLankan Airlines was able to draw 100,000 Indian tourists and maintained 100 flights during 2007.
[Views:238] [Sun, Mar 23, 2008] [Full Article]

China, Sri Lanka celebrate conclusion of friendship year
A gala dinner and a cultural extravaganza were held by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Beijing here Monday night to celebrate the successful conclusion of the China-Sri Lanka friendship year and the 60th anniversary of the independence of Sri Lanka.
[Views:287] [Tue, Mar 04, 2008] [Full Article]

Sri Lanka Army chief visits Kashmir
New Delhi, March 3: Sri Lanka's army chief Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka Monday visited Jammu and Kashmir at the start of a weeklong visit to India during which he will interact with Defence Minister A.K. Antony and top officials.
[Views:356] [Tue, Mar 04, 2008] [Full Article]

Nation News In Brief: Emir gets letter from Sri Lanka
Doha • The Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani received a letter from President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapakse dealing with bilateral relations and means of boosting them. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Ahmad bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud received the letter during his meeting with Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Qatar S B Atugoda yesterday. They discussed bilateral relations and issues of common interest. The meeting was attended by a number of Foreign Ministry officials.
[Views:304] [Mon, Mar 03, 2008] [Full Article]

Minister highlights Lanka, Saudi ties
Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama met Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz al Saud, Assistant Minister of Defence and Aviation for Military Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on February 19 on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow 2008.
[Views:273] [Sat, Feb 23, 2008] [Full Article]

Sri Lanka woos tourists from Gulf
Sri Lanka is aiming for a 20 per cent increase in international tourist arrivals in 2008 led by visitors from the UAE and other Middle Eastern countries, Deputy Tourism Minister Faiszer Musthapha said.
[Views:276] [Mon, Feb 18, 2008] [Full Article]

Lankan youth on peace promotion tour to Japan
The Japanese Foreign Ministry has invited nine Sri Lankan youth from the East representing Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities to a peace promotion tour in Japan. The tour which began on February 12 ends on 19.
[Views:250] [Sat, Feb 16, 2008] [Full Article]

'Mihin may take over Indian routes from SriLankan'
Mihin Lanka, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Government, is likely to take over some of the Indian routes from SriLankan Airlines.
[Views:330] [Tue, Jan 15, 2008] [Full Article]

Sri Lanka Wants To Expand Trade, Investments With Malaysia - Abdullah
KAMPALA, Nov 25 -- In an effort to further strengthen bilateral relations with Malaysia, Sri Lanka wants to expand two-way trade and investment links with Malaysia, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said today.
[Views:281] [Sun, Nov 25, 2007] [Full Article]

FM signs two MoUs with Indonesia
COLOMBO: Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama signed two MoUs with Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The Two MoUs were on Combating International Terrorism and the Establishment of a Joint Commission for bilateral cooperation, states a Foreign Ministry press release.
[Views:274] [Thu, Oct 04, 2007] [Full Article]

Tourism promotion best ‘bridge’ to strengthen ties
TEHRAN: Promotion of tourism between countries is the best “bridge” that can be built to foster good understanding, friendship and peace amongst peoples and nations, said Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Iran M.M. Zuhair.
[Views:282] [Wed, Oct 03, 2007] [Full Article]

Lanka showcases cultural heritage at UNESCO headquarters in France
FRANCE: The Sri Lankan Embassy in France and the Permanent Delegation of Sri Lanka to UNESCO in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourist Board and SriLankan Airlines organised 'Serendipity - an Evening of Sri Lankan Dance and Rhythm', a Sri Lankan cultural show featuring the Channa-Upuli Performing Arts Foundation on September 11 at the UNESCO Headquarters in France.
[Views:379] [Wed, Sep 26, 2007] [Full Article]

Pakistan has great potential for religio-cultural tourism - Sri Lankan HC
ISLAMABAD: Sri Lankan High Commissioner Dr. W.B. Dorakumbure says Pakistan has great potential for religious and cultural tourism, but it has not been tapped so far.
[Views:252] [Tue, Sep 25, 2007] [Full Article]

Lanka-Iran seek to strengthen ties
TEHRAN: Sri Lankan ambassador to Tehran M.M.Zahir called for the development of economic ties between his country and Iran.
[Views:298] [Sat, Sep 15, 2007] [Full Article]