FM departs for Bangladesh to attend Khaleda Zia’s funeral
2025-12-31
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath departed for Bangladesh from the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning. The Foreign Minister hadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka plans EV charging network with Chinese support
2025-12-29
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says a proposal has been made to the Chinese government to establish charging stationsContinue Reading
Foreign Minister condemns Bondi Beach attack, offers condolences
2025-12-15
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has expressed his condolences to the victims of the attack at Bondi Beach inContinue Reading
Tourism Minister urges Hotels Association to invest beyond Colombo
2025-11-25
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Vijitha Herath has requested the Hotels Association of Sri Lanka to build hotels inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka highlights tourism priorities at India–Sri Lanka Connect
2025-11-20
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, has underscored the importance the Government of Sri Lanka places on the tourism sector,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka–Saudi Arabia launch first-ever Joint Business Council
2025-11-12
The Sri Lanka – Saudi Arabia Joint Business Council was established following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),Continue Reading
Delhi 10/11 explosion : Sajith, Vijitha express solidarity with India
2025-11-11
Sri Lankan leaders have expressed their condolences to the victims of the blast near New Delhi’s iconic Red Fort inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka backs Riyadh Declaration on Future of Tourism
2025-11-10
Sri Lanka voiced its support for the Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism, adopted at the 26th Session ofContinue Reading
Colombo, Vatican reaffirm close ties at 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations
2025-11-04
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, on behalf of the Government and people of Sri Lanka, expressed humble respect toContinue Reading
FM, Immigration discuss faster passport services for overseas Sri Lankans
2025-11-04
A follow-up discussion aimed at strengthening mechanisms to further expedite the passport issuance process for overseas Sri Lankans was heldContinue Reading
Customs issue, not content dispute: Minister clarifies re-export of Qur’an consignment
2025-10-29
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says measures have been taken to re-export the consignment of the Holy Qur’an (TamilContinue Reading
Govt to establish task force to boost sports tourism
2025-10-16
The government has decided to establish an operations committee comprising officials from both the public and private sectors to takeContinue Reading
Govt launches several tourism initiatives ahead of season
2025-10-15
The government has launched several initiatives aimed at improving facilities and services for tourists ahead of the upcoming tourist season.Continue Reading
Delay in Sinopec refinery project : New assurance
2025-10-15
Vice Chairman of China’s Sinopec Group, Lv Lianggong, assured Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, that construction ofContinue Reading
Provincial council elections will be held next year – Minister
2025-10-09
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says the provincial council elections will be held next year. Addressing the Parliament today,Continue Reading
FM meets foreign officials in US
2025-09-24
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has met several foreign state officials on the sidelines of the United Nations GeneralContinue Reading
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