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
Sri Lanka records highest‑ever tourist arrivals in May
2026-06-08
Sri Lanka’s tourism has marked a historic achievement, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reporting 145,745 international visitorsContinue Reading
FM Vijitha Herath observes Australia’s Parliamentary Question Time
2026-06-02
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, said he was privileged to witness Australia’s Parliamentary “Question Time” live today.Continue Reading
Melbourne investors invited to explore Port City Colombo opportunities
2026-06-02
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has invited Victorian investors to explore new opportunities being developed in Port City Colombo,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka opens new Consulate in Wellington
2026-05-29
The new Consulate General Office of Sri Lanka was officially opened in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, on Thursday (28), strengtheningContinue Reading
Foreign Minister meets senior US official to strengthen bilateral ties
2026-05-22
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met visiting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US State Department Nicole Chulick and US EmbassyContinue Reading
No political figures invited to war heroes ceremony – Minister Vijitha Herath
2026-05-19
Minister Vijitha Herath informed the media that no political figures have been invited for the War Heroes Day Ceremony heldContinue Reading
Belarus President Lukashenko, FM Herath discuss roadmap for cooperation
2026-05-15
Sri Lanka and Belarus reaffirmed their longstanding friendship as Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Minsk duringContinue Reading