UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk concludes official visit to Sri Lanka
GEM CITY – Rathnapura
HOT JOBS – SLBFE
Message from SLBFE
Sri Lanka calls upon all parties to take concrete steps to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East region
Sri Lanka is gravely concerned about the latest developments in the Middle East. We continue to call upon all parties to take concrete steps to de-escalate the situation. All concerned parties should return to dialogue and engage in intense diplomatic efforts to establish and maintain peace with a view to ensuring stability in the Middle East region.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Colombo
Sri Lanka calls upon all parties to take concrete steps to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East region
Deputy Foreign Minister Hon. Arun Hemachandra addresses 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum (CSACF)
Plenary Statement by Mr. M.R. Hassen, Director General, Ocean Affairs, Environment and Climate Change, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Sri Lanka Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) Nice, France 9-13 June 2025
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka concludes official visit to Germany
Special Notice
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka meets German Foreign Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka to undertake an official visit to Berlin, Germany
The 23rd ARF Inter-Sessional Meeting on Disaster Relief held in Colombo Highlights the Importance of Youth Engagement in Sustainable Disaster Relief Measures
Envoys from Latin America and the Caribbean assure to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra fullest support to consolidate bilateral relations
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia Richard Marles concludes official visit to Sri Lanka
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Australia Richard Marles will be undertaking an official visit to Sri Lanka on 3 June 2025.
During this visit, the Deputy Prime Minister is expected to pay courtesy calls on President Anura Kumara Disanayaka and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath. He will also meet Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya who will be the Chief Guest at a special luncheon hosted at the Australia House in honour of the visiting Minister.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence will also hold a bilateral discussion with Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara. The visit is aimed at further strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing collaboration in the defence sector between the two countries.
The Deputy Prime Minister will be accompanied by officials of the Prime Minister’s Office, the Department of Defence and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Colombo
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Australia Richard Marles to visit Sri Lanka
Important milestone reached in the successful conclusion of Bhutan – Sri Lanka Foreign Secretary level Consultations in Thimphu
Presenting ‘Disrupt Asia 2025’: Connect with Sri Lanka Missions Abroad in a Hybrid Forum
24th Council of Ministers Meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) 21 May 2025, Colombo /Virtual Format
Heads of Missions- designate called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism
Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting 2025, Berlin, Germany
Government of Sri Lanka strongly rejects unfounded genocide allegations and protests construction of misleading monument in Canada
Strengthening Ties for a Sustainable Future: World Bank President Ajay Banga’s Landmark Visit to Sri Lanka
15 Sri Lankans Rescued and Repatriated from Cybercrime Centres in Myawaddy, Myanmar
Joint Media Release EU- Sri Lanka: 8th Meeting of Working Group on Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights takes place in Colombo
Statement to Media by Hon. H. M. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism at the conclusion of bilateral talks with Right Hon Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand
Presenting ‘Disrupt Asia 2025’: Connect with Sri Lanka Missions Abroad in a Hybrid Forum
Sinhala & Tamil New Year Celebration 2025
ROP clarifies on fine waivers for overstaying expats – May 2025
The Centre for Gender Studies of the University of Kelaniya of Sri Lanka is organizing an International Conference on Child Protection 2025 (ICCP’25) in collaboration with the National Child Protection Authority and UNICEF Sri Lanka and the JURE Project from 25 to 27 July 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The Centre for Gender Studies of the University of Kelaniya, formed in 2011, is the initial Center to ensure gender equality with a significant focus on Sustainable Development Goal 05, which aims to provide a focus for research, teaching and raising consciousness on gender at the university level and within the community at large.
The Centre for Gender Studies of the University of Kelaniya called for Abstract submission of research papers for the Conference.
The deadline for extract submission has been extended until the 31st of March 2025.
More details: https://iccp.kln.ac.lk/
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath at the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to participate in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman
Read: https://mfa.gov.lk/en/8th-indian-ocean-conference-in-oman/
Sri Lankan Fashion Show at Muscat Nights
Commemoration of the 03rd World Seagrass Day on 01st March 2025 – Calling for entries: 30 second videos by children
Deadline for submissions: February 18, 2025, 11.59PM (GMT)
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Muscat pleased to invite the children under age of 18 (as of March 1, 2025) from around the world, to participate on the 03rd World Seagrass Day Commemoration, creating a 30 second video sharing ‘why seagrass meadows and the animals that inhabit them are important to you’, as notified by Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Sri Lanka and Ministry of Environment in Sri Lanka.
Please see the Concept note and advertisment below.
Dear Sri Lankans living in the Sultanate of Oman,
In line with the 77th Independence Day celebrations held in the Embassy of Sri Lanka on 4th February 2025, uploaded herewith the Power Point Presentation on Clean Sri Lanka Project for your kind attention.
Appreciated if action could be taken to be a partner of this important initiative.
Official Flag Hoisting Ceremony – 04th February 2025
Muscat Night 2024/2025
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China from 14-17 January 2025 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.
During the visit, President Disanayaka will hold bilateral discussions with President Xi Jinping on a range of areas of mutual interest and will also meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang and the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Zhao Leji.
The visit to the People’s Republic of China will further strengthen the longstanding ties between the two countries.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Muscat
Sri Lankan Cultural Performances at Muscat Nights – 16th January 2025
Sri Lankan Cultural Performances at Muscat Nights – 10th January 2025
Sri Lankan Cultural Performances at Muscat Nights – 9th January 2025
Thai Pongal Day Message
Anura Kumara Dissanayake
President
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Thai Pongal Day Message
Vijitha Herath
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Foreign Employment, and Tourism of Sri Lanka
Condolence Book signing at the Indian Embassy in Oman, on the passing away of Dr.Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Muscat officially commenced work for the New Year 2025 with a programme conducted in line with the National Programme “Clean Sri Lanka”
Embassy of Sri Lanka in Muscat officially commenced work for the New Year 2025 with a programme conducted in line with the National Programme “Clean Sri Lanka”
2025 – New Year’s message by H.E the President.
Promoting Sri Lankan service industry to the global – December 2024 to January 2025 at the Global Village, Al Qurum Natural Park, Muscat
Promoting Sri Lankan products to the global market – December 2024 to January 2025 at the Global Village, Al Qurum Natural Park, Muscat
Promoting Sri Lankan trade, tourism & culture to the global – December 2024 to January 2025 at the Global Village, Al Qurum Natural Park, Muscat
Pirith Ceremony by the Sri Sambuddhatwa Jayanthi Viharaya on December 2024 at the Embassy Premises
Almsgiving Ceremony at the Embassy – December 2024
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a State Visit to India from 15-17 December 2024 at the invitation of the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. This is the first overseas visit undertaken by the President after his assumption of office.
During the visit, President Disanayaka is scheduled to meet the Indian President Smt. Droupadi Murmu and hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Indian dignitaries on a range of issues of mutual interest.
The visit will further advance and consolidate the long-standing relations between the two countries.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Muscat
Invitation to support the Sri Lanka Junior Hockey Team at the Junior Asia Cup 2024
Muscat Night 2024/2025
Gem Sri Lanka is scheduled to be held from 8-10 January 2025 at Cinnamon, Bentota, Sri Lanka.
Jewels 2024 – The Ultimate Gem & Jewelry Extravaganza
Sri Lanka Junior Hockey Team’s visit to Sultanate of Oman
Foreign Minister stresses the importance of ensuring safe, orderly, regular, and rights-based migration
Newly appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra and Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe assumed duties on 21 November 2024 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism in the presence of Hon. Minister Vijitha Herath. Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism and senior officials of the Ministry were present at the occasion.
Newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Aruni Ranaraja, following her appointment by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry today, 19 November 2024. Senior officials of the Ministry were present on the occasion.
Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry today, 18 November 2024 at a simple ceremony. Senior officials of the Ministry were present on the occasion.
Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A played the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 finals on 27th October 2024 at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground, Al Amrat, Muscat. The latter won by 7 wickets.
Sri Lanka Cricket A Team’s visit to Sultanate of Oman
Sri Lankan Street Cuisine Ceremony for diplomatic corps and dignitaries on October 2024
Recognition Award Ceremony on October 2024 at the Official Residence
The Embassy of Sri Lanka together with Sri Lanka Business Council Initiative in Oman organized a “Recognition Award Ceremony” for students, performers, volunteers, contributors and partakers for the valued contribution, dedication and commitment made at the Sri Lankan Roadshow 2024, on 17th October 2024 at the Official Residence lawn.
The Department of Immigration & Emigration of Sri Lanka has reinstated the Electronic Travel Athorization System of Sri Lanka with effect from 26th September 2024
Member of Parliament Harini Amarasuriya took oaths as the new Prime Minister at the Presidential Secretariat today (24).
New Cabinet of Ministers also took office today.
President-elect National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s Ninth Executive President.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Presidential Secretariat this morning
Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman hosted a session on Navigating Gadget Use for Parents
The Embassy of Sri Lanka together with Sri Lanka Business Council Initiative (SLBCI) in the Sultanate of Oman successfully hosted the Sri Lankan Roadshow – 2024 for the first time on a magnificent scale, under the theme of ‘Serendib the Golden Island’, promoting Sri Lankan Culture, Tourism, and Trade, on 05th July (Friday) 2024 at the Oasis Mall, Muscat.
The Embassy is pleased to announce the first Sri Lankan Roadshow, organized under the theme of ‘Serendib the Golden Island’, by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Sultanate of Oman together with the Sri Lanka Business Council Initiative (SLBCI), promoting Sri Lankan Culture, Tourism, and Trade, which is to be held on 05th July (Friday) 2024 from 3.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Dansala held at the Chancery and Official Residence premises from 20th – 21st June 2024
The Spectacular Vesak Pandol (Vesak Thorana), delivering the story of the Swarna Mayura Jathaka tale was erected by three Sri Lankan expatriates in Oman, at the Embassy premises, in coordination with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Muscat.
The Embassy’s Mobile Consular Service stall at Sinhala and Tamil New Year Celebrations event in Muscat
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Muscat organizes Business Networking High-Tea Session
The Embassy of Sri Lanka hosts annual Iftar Programme
The 76th Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka – The Official Flag Hoisting Ceremony
Medical Tourism in Sri Lanka
The private sector hospitals in Sri Lanka pay special attention to attract patients especially from the Sri Lankan expatriate community living in abroad with the current economic context of the country, will create avenues for Medical Tourism, which is a segment that has not sufficiently tapped so far in the tourism sector.
