The Governor General of Australia, Samantha Joy Mostyn, concluded her official visit to Sri Lanka on Sunday (10 Aug).

During her visit, which commenced on 06 August, the Governor General met President Anura Kumara Disanayaka and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and held bilateral discussions on matters of mutual interest. 

The shared aspirations of the two Indian Ocean countries for a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region were acknowledged, along with the identification of new areas for enhanced cooperation. 

Governor General Mostyn further attended a gathering organised by the Australian High Commission to meet prominent women leaders in Sri Lanka, and visited Bandaragama, Mirissa and Weligama to inspect several development projects supported by the Australian Government.

She also visited the Tsunami Museum and paid her respects at the Tsunami memorial in Hikkaduwa, before proceeding to the historic Galle Fort. 

The visit was aimed at further strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring opportunities to expand existing areas of collaboration for the mutual benefit of both countries. 

The Governor General’s visit is the third high-level visit from Australia this year. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Richard Marles and the Governor of South Australia, Frances Adamson, visited Sri Lanka in June. 

According to Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry, the successful high-level visits reflect the interest of both countries to elevate the existing bilateral partnership to higher levels. (Newswire)

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, welcomed the Governor General of Australia, Samantha Joy Mostyn, who arrived in Sri Lanka today on an official visit.

Upon her arrival at the Katunayake Airport, Samantha Joy Mostyn was welcomed by Sri Lankan authorities, including Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath. 

Commenting on the Governor General of Australia’s visit, Minister Herath said her official visit marks an important step in strengthening Sri Lanka-Australia bilateral ties and deepening collaboration across key sectors.

During her visit, the Governor General is expected to hold bilateral discussions with President Anura Kumara Disanayaka and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. 

Samantha Joy Mostyn will also visit several projects supported by Australia in Bandaragama, Mirissa and Weligama. (Newswire)

Honored to welcome H.E. Samantha Joy Mostyn, Governor General of Australia, at Bandaranaike International Airport today. Her official visit marks an important step in strengthening bilateral ties and deepening collaboration across key sectors.#SriLankaAustralia #Diplomacy… pic.twitter.com/RXxUSkIK0t

— Vijitha Herath (@HMVijithaHerath) August 6, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry has announced that the Governor General of Australia, Samantha Joy Mostyn, will be undertaking an official visit to Sri Lanka from 6 to 10 August 2025.

During the visit, the Governor General is expected to hold bilateral discussions with President Anura Kumara Disanayaka and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. 

Samantha Joy Mostyn will also visit several projects supported by Australia in Bandaragama, Mirissa and Weligama. 

The visit aims to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore opportunities to expand existing areas of collaboration for the mutual benefit of both countries. (Newswire)

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