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A bust of Sir D.B. Jayatilaka, the first Representative of Sri Lanka to India, commissioned by the High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi in a bid to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Sri Lanka sending her first Representative to India in 1942, was ceremonially unveiled today (7).
A few former High Commissioners of India to Sri Lanka, family members of two former Indian High Commissioners to Colombo and two Deputy High Commissioners of India who had served in Sri Lanka joined Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda in unveiling the bust at a ceremony held at the High Commission premises this morning.
A few former High Commissioners of India to Sri Lanka, family members of two former Indian High Commissioners to Colombo and two Deputy High Commissioners of India who had served in Sri Lanka joined Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda in unveiling the bust at a ceremony held at the High Commission premises this morning.
Well-known Indian author, A.S. Bhasin, who had written a five-volume monumental book on India-Sri Lanka Relations also attended this event.
The unveiling of the bust of Sir D.B. Jayatilaka marked the latest of a series of activities organized by the High Commission to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Sri Lanka sending her first Representative to India. Earlier, in February, the High Commission named its Chancery building after Sir D.B. Jayatilaka and in August, a portrait of Sir Baron was unveiled at the High Commission.
This bronze bust of Sir D.B. Jayatilaka symbolizes the important role that he played by laying the foundation for modern Indo-Lanka relations. The project was funded by the India-Sri Lanka Foundation.
Prominent Indian sculptor Gautam Pal of Kolkata has sculptured this bronze bust. Mr. Pal was also present at the unveiling ceremony.
High Commission of Sri Lanka.
New Delhi
07 November 2022
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Thursday, 03 November 2022 12:14 |
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Minister of Transport & Highways and Mass Media, Dr. Bandula Gunawardana met the Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India Shri Nitin Gadkari yesterday (01) at the Ministry of Transport in New Delhi. Minister Gunawardana was in New Delhi on a two-day visit from 30 October to 01 November to seek Indian cooperation in the transport sector.
The meeting between the two Ministers was held in a very cordial manner, and the discussion centred on matters pertaining to collaboration and partnership between the two countries in the transport sector.
Minister Gunawardana briefed his counterpart on the current status of the transport sector in Sri Lanka. Minister Gadkari highlighted the importance of reducing dependency on imported fossil fuels and highlighted India’s achievements in using bio fuel and electricity as sources of energy for transport. Minister Gadkari also informed Minister Gunawardana of possible alternative arrangements for Sri Lanka to secure electric buses from India. The Indian Transport Minister expressed his willingness to assist Sri Lanka and share his vast experience on alternative energy sources that would decrease the dependence on fossil fuels.
Minister Gunawardana was accompanied to the meeting by Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in New Delhi Niluka Kadurugamuwa, Minister of the High Commission of Sri Lanka Upul Pushpakumara and First Secretary (Commercial) Geshan Dissanayake.
During his visit to New Delhi, Minister Bandula Gunawardana also met with Chairmen and Senior Management of Rail India Technical and Economic Service Limited (RITES), Indian Railway Construction Limited (IRCON) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), which are Indian Government -owned companies dealing with railway sector. Possible collaboration in upgradation of railway tracks in Sri Lanka, electrification of railway lines, upgradation of workshops, and digitalization of systems were among the areas that were discussed in these meetings.
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi made requisite arrangements for the visit of the Minister of Transport & Highways and Mass Media to New Delhi.
High Commission of Sri Lanka
New Delhi
02 November 2022
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Saturday, 24 September 2022 07:22 |
As part of the regular and ongoing dialogue between them, Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda met with the National Security Advisor of India Shri Ajit Kumar Doval, at the latter's office in New Delhi today (22).
Their discussion centered on a comprehensive review of the status of the relations between India and Sri Lanka. Priority areas for future cooperation were also discussed.
Deputy National Security Advisor of India Ambassador Vikram Misri and the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in New Delhi Niluka Kadurugamuwa also participated in the meeting.
High Commission of Sri Lanka.
New Delhi
22 September 2022
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Friday, 16 September 2022 00:00 |
Continuing the series of engagements with concurrently accredited Diplomatic Missions to Sri Lanka from New Delhi, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Milinda Moragoda interacted with a second group of African Heads of Mission today (16). The interaction was aimed at increasing Sri Lanka’s engagement with the states in the African continent, particularly in trade and economic spheres.
Earlier, on 18 August, High Commissioner Moragoda had interacted with a group of nine African Heads of Mission who are concurrently accredited or designated to Sri Lanka from New Delhi.
This was the sixth time that High Commissioner Moragoda interacted with concurrently accredited Heads of Mission in this manner since assuming office in New Delhi. Previously, he had also interacted with European and Latin American & Caribbean Heads of Mission.
High Commissioner Moragoda welcomed the invited Heads of Mission and expressed his keenness in further strengthening Sri Lanka's relations with their respective countries, particularly in the trade and economic spheres. He pledged all possible support of his Office to them in carrying out their duties.
He also briefed the Heads of Mission on the current economic and political developments in Sri Lanka.
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi functions as the main coordinating point between the concurrently accredited 94 Foreign Missions and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka.
High Commission of Sri Lanka
New Delhi
16 September 2022
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