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  • Joint statement following the disruption of a civil society meeting

    The embassies of France, Germany, Great Britain and Switzerland urged the government to ensure freedom of assembly and expression in Sri Lanka.

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

  • Message from the British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka to mark Eid-Ul-Fitr

    The British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka John Rankin issued the following message today.

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

  • UK visa applicants arrested for fraud

    A married Sri Lankan couple who applied together for UK visas were arrested yesterday.

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

  • Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games to start tomorrow

    Message from the British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka to mark the start of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

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

  • Verdict delivered of the murdered British national in Sri Lanka

    Statement from the British High Commission on the verdict of the Khuram Shaikh trial in Colombo.

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

  • Chevening at 30

    Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Minister of State

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

  • Search for the Queen’s Young Leaders

    An opportunity for exceptionally talented youth in Commonwealth countries.

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

  • High Commissioner on Global Summit to end Sexual Violence

    The UK continues to encourage and call on Sri Lanka to endorse the Declaration to End Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • Ending sexual violence in conflict requires us to break the mould

    By Hon. William Hague, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Angelina Jolie, UNHCR Special Envoy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement of UN investigation team on Sri Lanka

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has welcomed the appointment of a team of experts to investigate alleged abuses in Sri Lanka.

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

  • Queen's Birthday Party in Sri Lanka

    The British High Commission in Colombo held a reception on 19 June, 2014 to mark the official birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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

  • British Educator in Sri Lanka receives Queen’s Honours

    Well-known educator Elizabeth Moir Tenduf-La has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by Her Majesty The Queen in her Birthday Honours List 2014, for her services to British education and the teach…

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

  • Sri Lanka marks the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict

    British High Commissioner hosted an event which comprised videos, theatre performances & a discussions on Sexual Violence in Conflict.

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

  • Official visit to North Western and North Central provinces

    British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, John Rankin, visited the North Western, North Central and Northern Provinces on an official visit from 27-29 May, 2014.

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

  • British expatriates - “It’s your vote, don’t lose it”

    The European Parliamentary elections will be held on Thursday, 22 May.

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

  • British expatriates - “It’s your vote, don’t lose it”

    The European Parliamentary elections will be held on Thursday, 22 May.

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

  • British High Commissioner congratulates Sri Lanka Airlines

    Sri Lankan Airlines joined the oneworld Alliance on the 30 April.

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

  • British High Commissioner’s Statement on World Press Freedom Day

    British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka issued the following statement to mark World Press Freedom Day, which falls on Saturday, 3 May:

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report for 2013 published

    The Foreign Secretary today launched the 2013 Human Rights report setting out the steps taken to promote and protect human rights in 2013.

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

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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