Tuesday, 16 November 2010 02:43 |

High Commissioner Prasad Kariyawasam planted a mango sapling at the premises of Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi at 10.07 a.m. joining the ‘Deyata Sevana’, National Programme for Planting 1.1 Million Trees in Sri Lanka to commemorate the 65th birthday and the inauguration of the second term of office of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Addressing the staff at this auspicious occasion High Commissioner Kariyawasam emphasized the significance of planting a tree to mark the inauguration of the second term of office of President at the High Commission premises which he described as ‘little Sri Lanka in New Delhi’. Sri Lanka High Commission buildings for which the foundation was laid by the then Prime Minister Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike 50 years ago is a unique Sri Lankan Mission abroad as it houses the office as well as residential quarters of all the members of the staff. “Planting a tree at the premises has a special significance for both countries” ; stated the High Commissioner. He expressed confidence that as the tree grows giving shelter and fruits, Indo-Sri Lanka friendship also would grow further.
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Saturday, 13 November 2010 05:29 |

H.E. Mr. Prasad Kariyawasam, the High Commissioner for Sri Lanka to India, who is concurrently accredited as non-resident Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, presented his Credentials to His Excellency Mr. Hamid Karzai, President of Afghanistan, on 11th November 2010 at the Presidential Palace in Kabul. After the presentation of Credentials, the Ambassador held discussions with President Karzai, several Cabinet Ministers and senior officials of the Government of Afghanistan. |
Sunday, 07 November 2010 06:15 |

May the light of goodwill and peace of Deepavali lead our people to the joy of enlightened harmony, stated President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a message for Deepavali.
Celebrated by Hindus the world over, Deepavali is a celebration of the spiritual richness of people as it marks the progress that humans have made in the constant struggle for a better life in keeping with the great spiritual values of Hinduism, the President added.
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Thursday, 04 November 2010 07:50 |

Minister of Petroleum Industries Susil Premajayantha visited India from 31 Oct-4 Nov 2010 to attend the Petrotech 2010 International Oil & Gas Conference at the invitation of Indian Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas Murli Deora. Petrotech is Asia's biggest biennial oil & gas industry event and the theme of this event was 'Global Energy Equilibrium’.
Minister Premajayantha speaking at the Ministerial Session of the Conference, referred to the desirability of converting thermal power plants to use LNG since the cost of production using furnace oil can be unsustainable. Sri Lanka meets about 40% of its fuel needs by refining crude oil and the balance is imported and steps are being taken to double the capacity of the refineries. Referring to the peaceful situation prevailing in the country after the elimination of terrorism, he said that Sri Lanka is growing rapidly and that mega development projects are being implemented. The country has managed to reduce inflation and unemployment while maintaining a very good growth rate.
Minister Premajayantha met with Minister Deora where the bilateral cooperation in petroleum sector was discussed in the presence of senior officials of the Indian Government and leading public sector companies involved in the petroleum sector. The two Ministers also agreed to expedite the proposed discussions on the matter of establishing a joint information mechanism on the possibility of oil and gas fields straddling the India Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary, as mentioned in the Joint Declaration issued at the end of the State Visit of President Mahainda Rajapaksa in June 2010. |
Saturday, 30 October 2010 15:19 |
High Commissioner Prasad Kariyawasam and Alka Arora, the Additional Development Commissioner for Handicrafts of India inaugurated on 30 October the "Shilpa Sri Lanka 2010" Crafts exhibition at Dilli Haat, New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, High Commissioner Kariyawasam appreciated the close bonds between India and Sri Lanka and thanked the Office of the Development Commissioner for the support rendered for Sri Lankan artisans to showcase their talents in India.

Twelve craftspersons will be displaying their creations at Shilpa Sri Lanka 2010 Exhibition which continues until November 11th . The Exhibition is being organized by the National Crafts Council of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in India and the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handicrafts, India.
Officials of the National Crafts Council, staff members of the Sri Lanka High Commission and of the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handicrafts, and well wishers were present on the occasion. |
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