US and Sri Lanka discuss digital transformation, trade, and security
2026-09-22
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met with US Ambassador Eric Meyer for talks on expanding cooperation, with discussions rangingContinue Reading
Minister Vijitha Herath studies Thailand’s approach to destination and heritage tourism
2026-09-17
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, engaged in a series of tourism‑related programmes in Bangkok aimedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka and Thailand advance labour cooperation, visa exemption talks
2026-09-16
Sri Lanka and Thailand underscored the importance of finalizing the Labour Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding and the Agreement on theContinue Reading
President to skip UN General Assembly; Foreign Minister to represent Sri Lanka
2026-09-08
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will not attend this year’s United Nations General Assembly session, with the country insteadContinue Reading
Namal’s case originated under Ranil’s tenure, not current Govt – Minister Herath
2026-09-08
Minister Vijitha Herath clarified today that the case relating to the arrest of SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa was not filedContinue Reading
FM’s UAE visit to focus on employment, trade and tourism
2026-09-02
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from September 2–3, aimedContinue Reading
Vehicle taxes could be relaxed in future, Minister signals
2026-08-17
Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath has signaled that taxes on vehicles could be relaxed in the future, depending on theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes 2027 Cricket World Cup to promote tourism, Ceylon Tea
2026-08-14
Sri Lanka is exploring plans to use the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa as a platformContinue Reading
Arugam Bay’s Elephant Rock eyed for year‑round tourism
2026-08-05
Minister of Tourism Vijitha Herath has announced plans to transform Elephant Rock in Arugam Bay into a fully developed touristContinue Reading
Foundation stone laid for Arugam Bay ‘Sunset View Park’
2026-08-04
The foundation stone for the ‘Sunset View Park’ Information and Service Center was laid yesterday (03) near the Arugam BayContinue Reading
Foreign Minister meets UN’s highest‑ranking Sri Lankan official
2026-08-04
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath held discussions with UN Assistant Secretary‑General and UNDP Asia‑Pacific Regional Director, Kanni Wignaraja, theContinue Reading
Minister Vijitha Herath reviews Sri Lankan investments in Philippines
2026-07-28
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath undertook an inspection tour of the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate in the PhilippinesContinue Reading
10,000 Sri Lankans to be sent for employment in Israel during 2026
2026-07-28
Sri Lanka has set in motion arrangements to send 10,000 workers for employment in Israel during 2026, Minister of ForeignContinue Reading
FM Herath meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
2026-07-23
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio today (23) on the sidelines of theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka joins ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila
2026-07-22
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath arrived in the Philippines today (22) to participate in the 33rd ASEAN Regional ForumContinue Reading
Sri Lanka explores maritime cooperation with Japanese delegation
2026-07-07
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a high‑level meeting on Monday (06) with a business delegation from Mitsui & Co.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka to develop FIFA-backed international football stadium
2026-06-12
The official launch of the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone 2026 took place yesterday (11) in front of the GrandContinue Reading
Tourism revenue not declining, but data now more accurate – Vijitha Herath
2026-06-09
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Vijitha Herath told Parliament today (09) that Sri Lanka’s tourism revenues have not declined,Continue Reading
