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Countries from across the Commonwealth have today pledged to eliminate avoidable single use plastic in an ambitious bid to clean up the world’s oceans.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, James Dauris, together with the Director of the British Council in Sri Lanka, Gill Caldicott, hosted a Commonwealth Big Lunch on 07 April, bringing together fifty members of the ar…
Deputy British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Tom Burn writes on the importance of International Mine Awareness Day 2018 and Sri Lanka’s target of being mine-impact free by 2020.
To mark International Mine Awareness Day, International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt announces new support to clear landmines
This joint statement was delivered at the 37th Session of the Human Rights Council on behalf of Macedonia, Montenegro, the United States & the United Kingdom the during the UN High Commissioner's report on Sri Lanka,…
This UK Statement was delivered at the 37th Session of the Human Rights Council during the Universal Periodic Review adoption for Sri Lanka, held 19 March 2018.
Foreign Office Minister Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon spoke at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on the need to stand up for human rights across the world.
British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Ranil Jayawardena, MP, as her trade envoy for Sri Lanka.
61 young people from nine schools and organisations across Sri Lanka were recognised and presented with a top international honour, after receiving their Gold Award from the National Youth Service Council, Sri Lanka.
His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, and Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex, visited the Mentally Disabled Children and Families Project (MENCAFEP) during their recent visit to Sri Lanka.
Dr Liam Fox announces Antony Phillipson and Crispin Simon will lead the coordinated effort to promote UK trade and prosperity in North America and South Asia.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex met differently-abled students participating in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award scheme.
Message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, on the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence
His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex met inspirational volunteers from Sri Lanka who have been recognised by Her Majesty The Queen.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex paid their respects at the Temple of the Tooth, visited the Royal Botanical Gardens and met students in Kandy.
Their Royal Highnesses visit will focus on the long-standing UK and Sri Lanka relationship, the Commonwealth, education and young people.
His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex, will visit Sri Lanka from 31 January to 4 February 2018.
International Development Secretary announces that Britain will extend its demining work to save lives in Angola, Iraq, Lebanon, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
With the year drawing to a close it’s a good time to take a look back at some of the things we’ve done over the past 12 months, a year in which the UK’s relationship with Sri Lanka has continued to flourish. It’s also worth…
In this article, the High Commissioner to Sri Lanka James Dauris writes about the importance and effectiveness of speaking up for sustainable conservation practices.
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