Foreign Minister meets Buddhist leaders in Geneva
2025-09-12
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, who is currently on a visit to Geneva, has visited several international Buddhist institutionsContinue Reading
43 countries voice support, urge cooperation with Sri Lanka at UNHRC
2025-09-09
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath underlined the commitment and the political will of the Government for transformation in theContinue Reading
What did FM Vijitha tell the UNHRC?
2025-09-08
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, says the government is committed to advancing accountability through domestic processes andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to address UNHRC, rejects report recommendations
2025-09-08
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, who will lead the Sri Lanka delegation to the 60th Session of the HumanContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Mahanayaka Theros appeal for peace between Thailand & Cambodia
2025-09-01
Venerable Omalpe Sobitha Thero on Saturday (30) submitted a special letter to Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, conveying aContinue Reading
“Kachchatheevu Island belongs to Sri Lanka” : FM responds to Vijay’s remarks
2025-08-27
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says there has been no change, either by the central government of India orContinue Reading
Govt advancing rights, housing for Malayaga people : Minister
2025-08-26
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says politically recognizing the upcountry Tamils as the ‘Malayaga People’ is a profound gesture of respect,Continue Reading
PTA to be repealed in September : Minister Vijitha Herath
2025-08-22
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be repealed by September this year.Continue Reading
WFP Representative & Country Director presents credentials to FM
2025-08-18
The newly-appointed Representative and Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Sri Lanka, Philip Ward, hasContinue Reading
Australia’s Governor General Samantha Mostyn arrives in Sri Lanka
2025-08-06
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, welcomed the Governor General of Australia, Samantha Joy Mostyn, who arrived in Sri LankaContinue Reading
SL-Malaysia discuss visa-free travel & jobs at ASEAN forum
2025-07-15
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s strong commitment to the core priorities of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF),Continue Reading
“Sri Lanka has long been a trusted partner of Russia”
2025-07-11
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has engaged in discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the 58thContinue Reading
FM attends 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Malaysia
2025-07-10
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, will participate in the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) in Malaysia this week.Continue Reading
Big news for Sri Lankans in Cyprus
2025-07-03
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to establish a Sri Lankan Embassy in Cyprus, effective from July 20, toContinue Reading
Middle East crisis : Iranian Ambassador calls on FM
2025-06-26
The Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alireza Delkhosh, has called on Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath for a discussionContinue Reading
Cabinet committee appointed to assess Middle East crisis impact on SL
2025-06-25
A four-member Cabinet Sub-Committee has been appointed to assess and make recommendations on how the situation in the Middle EastContinue Reading
Visiting UN Rights Chief calls on Foreign Minister
2025-06-24
Visiting United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called on Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath,Continue Reading
Most of the SLBFE staff from Badulla : Request from MP Chamara
2025-06-19
Minister of Foreign Employment Vijitha Herath has denied allegations of political vengeance with regard to the ongoing transfers at theContinue Reading