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
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
