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@HMVijithaHerath
Vijitha Herath
8 months
Met with Mr. Iori Kato, Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), during his official visit to Sri Lanka. We had constructive discussions on enhancing regular pathways for labour migration as a key driver of Sri Lanka’s
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@HMVijithaHerath
Vijitha Herath
8 months
Pleased to have participated in the SKAL Asia Congress 2025, which concluded successfully in Colombo. This significant event highlighted Sri Lanka’s growing role as a vibrant hub for tourism and regional cooperation.
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@HMVijithaHerath
Vijitha Herath
7 months
I had the honour of meeting and having bilateral discussions with His Excellency Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, at his Office today. We had a productive discussion on matters of mutual interest with a view to further strengthening longstanding
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@HMVijithaHerath
Vijitha Herath
7 months
Glad to meet Honourable Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, at KLCC in Kuala Lumpur.  We discussed the strength of the longstanding Sri Lanka–Australia bilateral relationship and ways to further deepen cooperation across key areas of mutual interest.
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@HMVijithaHerath
Vijitha Herath
7 months
My pleasure to meet Honourable Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum. We had a cordial discussion and mutually agreed to work together on areas of common interest to further deepen the longstanding
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@HMVijithaHerath
Vijitha Herath
7 months
Glad to meet Hon.  Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in Kuala Lumpur on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum.  We had a cordial exchange on enhancing the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand, and reaffirmed our
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@HMVijithaHerath
Vijitha Herath
7 months
Honoured to meet  E.E. Sergei Lavrov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation.  I conveyed Sri Lanka’s sincere appreciation for Russia’s continued support at multilateral forums and discussed ways to further deepen our bilateral relationship across political, economic, and
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@MFA_SriLanka
MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰
8 months
Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Republic of #SouthSudan on the happy occasion of the Independence Day | 09 July 2025! 🇸🇸l🇱🇰 #DiplomacyLk #lka @LankainKenya @SouthSudanGov
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@iori_IOM
Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
8 months
Honored to call on Hon. Foreign Minister @HMVijithaHerath at @MFA_SriLanka🇱🇰 Congratulated FM on #SriLanka becoming a #GCM Champion. @IOMSLandMV is committed to continued support to #migration governance, labor mobility, #border & maritime security, anti-human #trafficking, HDPN!
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@anuradisanayake
Anura Kumara Dissanayake
8 months
Yesterday (04), I had the honor of participating in the inaugural ceremony of the 'Praja Shakthi' programme. This initiative is crucial for empowering communities and ensuring that economic benefits reach everyone, especially in rural areas. Together, we can create a thriving
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@HMVijithaHerath
Vijitha Herath
8 months
I sincerely thank the Government of India for the timely support in evacuating Sri Lankans from Iran alongside Indian citizens. This thoughtful act reflects the deep bonds and enduring partnership between 🇱🇰 and 🇮🇳. @IndiainSL @SLinIndia @DiplomacyLK.
@MFA_SriLanka
MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰
8 months
Sri Lanka extends its sincere gratitude to the Government of India for the timely assistance to evacuate Sri Lankan nationals from Iran alongside Indian citizens. (1/2)
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@MFA_SriLanka
MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰
8 months
Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Grand Duchy of #Luxembourg on the happy occasion of the National Day| 23 June 2025! 🇱🇺l🇱🇰 #DiplomacyLk #lka @MFA_Lu @SLinBelgium
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@MFA_SriLanka
MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰
8 months
The Government looks forward to a constructive engagement and demonstrating Sri Lanka’s progress towards ethical governance, inclusive economic growth, and advancing human rights and reconciliation. (2/2) #DiplomacyLK #lKa @arunhema19 @volker_turk @UN_HRC
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@UNHumanRights
UN Human Rights
8 months
#SriLanka: @volker_turk begins official visit. He will meet with govt, religious leaders, victims, civil society, UN reps & diplomats to discuss wide range of human rights issues, incl. accountability, reconciliation efforts & impact of economic crisis.
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@HMVijithaHerath
Vijitha Herath
8 months
Today, 24 June 2025, I met @volker_turk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka. We discussed matters of mutual interest related to human rights, where I reiterated the Government’s commitment to continued constructive engagement. I also
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@MFA_SriLanka
MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰
8 months
Officials from Ministry of Justice & National Integration, Office on Missing Persons, Office for Reparations, and Office for National Unity and Reconciliation participated at this meeting facilitated by the MFA. (2/2) #DiplomacyLK #lKa @UN_HRC @MOJSriLanka @ompsrilanka
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@MFA_SriLanka
MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰
8 months
Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Republic of #Mozambique on the happy occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary of Independence | 25 June 2025!🇲🇿l🇱🇰 #DiplomacyLk #lka @SLinPretoria
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@MFA_SriLanka
MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰
8 months
Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Republic of #Slovenia on the happy occasion of the Statehood Day | 25 June 2025! 🇸🇮l🇱🇰 #DiplomacyLk #lka @MZEZ_RS @SLinAustria
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@MFA_SriLanka
MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰
8 months
Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Republic of #Madagascar on the happy occasion of the Independence Day | 26 June 2025! 🇲🇬I🇱🇰 #DiplomacyLk #lka @seychelles_slhc @diplomatieMg
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@HMVijithaHerath
Vijitha Herath
8 months
Today, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Volker Türk, (@volker_turk) met with me to debrief on his official visit to Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner appreciated the smooth facilitation and support extended by the Government of Sri Lanka throughout his visit.
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