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His Excellency President Maithripala Sirisena planted a Na tree in the garden of the official residence of the British High Commissioner.

• Updated: 23 November 2015

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

The Prime Minister held talks with President Sirisena of Sri Lanka where they discussed UK support for reconciliation and human rights.

• Updated: 28 November 2015

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Head of the British Diplomatic Service Sir Simon McDonald and Secretary at the UK DFID Mark Lowcock visited Sri Lanka yesterday.

• Updated: 7 June 2016

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Hugo Swire met with Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera on the first Sri Lankan visit to the UK since the new government was formed.

• Updated: 10 February 2015

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Ambassador Simon Manley introduced a resolution on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council,

• Updated: 6 October 2022

First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government

Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon gave an interim statement on the human rights situation in the FCO’s 30 human rights priority countries for January to June 2020.

• Updated: 20 November 2020

First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka H.E. James Dauris hosted visiting Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland and representatives of Commonwealth countries based in Colombo at a roundtable meeting at his Residenc…

• Updated: 7 August 2018

First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

UK statement expressing concern at the possible abandonment of the moratorium on the death penalty in Sri Lanka.

• Updated: 26 June 2019

First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

UK funding will help nearly 600 families in the Jaffna, Killinochchi, Mullaithivu and Batticaloa districts of Sri Lanka.

• Updated: 14 August 2018

First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

UK's International Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French outlined that the UK remains steadfast in its commitment to help Sri Lanka deliver peace, reconciliation and prosperity for all communities.

• Updated: 10 September 2019

First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

The Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond, has met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera in London.

• Updated: 9 March 2015

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

David Cameron: "To everyone celebrating Puthandu and Aluth Avurudda, I wish you a very happy and prosperous new year."

• Updated: 14 April 2016

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

The British Deputy High Commission in Chennai has resumed regular operations and all visa processing.

• Updated: 13 January 2016

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to mark the Independence Day of Sri Lanka on 4 February.

• Updated: 3 February 2017

First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

James Dauris has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and British High Commissioner to the Republic of Maldives.

• Updated: 22 December 2014

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Visiting Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister of State for Sri Lanka, Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP, travelled to Jaffna today, 29 January, 2015.

• Updated: 30 January 2015

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 32nd Session today, passing a range of important resolutions, including on Syria, Ukraine, Eritrea, and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.

• Updated: 1 July 2016

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2017/2018 Chevening Scholarships from 8 August 2016 until 8 November 2016.

• Updated: 25 August 2016

First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

This UK statement was delivered at the 38th session of the Human Rights Council during the discussion on the human rights situations in Colombia, Cambodia, Georgia and Sri Lanka

• Updated: 5 July 2018

First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

The British High Commission Colombo will answer your questions on applying for a Chevening Scholarship via Twitter on 20 October at 1400.

• Updated: 15 October 2015

First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government