Mr. President,
Since this is the first time my delegation takes the floor during your presidency, the delegation of Sri Lanka extends greetings and convey sincere good wishes for every success. The delegation of Sri Lanka assures you of its fullest support and cooperation. Our thanks are extended to the distinguished panelists for their contribution to this discussion
While we regret that the Conference fails yet again to reach consensus on a programme of work due to apparent lack of political will, we consider this thematic debate an important opportunity to reiterate our principled position on agenda item 1 on cessation of the nuclear arms race and nuclear disarmament. This agenda item is of particular significance given the importance of the upcoming NPT review conference.
Mr. President,
Since this is the first time my delegation takes the floor during your presidency, the delegation of Sri Lanka extends greetings and convey sincere good wishes for every success. The delegation of Sri Lanka assures you of its fullest support and cooperation. Our thanks are extended to the distinguished panelists for their contribution to this discussion
While we regret that the Conference fails yet again to reach consensus on a programme of work due to apparent lack of political will, we consider this thematic debate an important opportunity to reiterate our principled position on agenda item 1 on cessation of the nuclear arms race and nuclear disarmament. This agenda item is of particular significance given the importance of the upcoming NPT review conference.
Sri Lanka Investment Forum-2021
‘Sri Lanka Investment Forum-2021’ is scheduled to be held virtually from 07-09 June, 2021.
This forum will focus on several potential areas for investment in Sri Lanka which include manufacturing; Information and communication Technology; Hospitality and Tourism; Agriculture & Food processing and Construction, infrastructure & Logistics.
Important sub sectors that would especially be covered include the following:
Pharmaceutical:
Pharma-Zone with pre-environment clearance, industry leading tax breaks for Pharma companies to strengthen supply chain
Apparel:
Dedicated Fabric Park to achieve supply chain resilience by localizing raw material imports
ICT:
Code for Multiple stock exchanges, airlines, theme parks, boardrooms and banks is developed in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is among the fastest growing ICT hubs in South Asia
Tourism:
Best Travel Destination in 2019 (Lonely Planet); government expects to achieve incremental tourism revenue ~$6bn per annum by 2025
Rubber:
Solid tyre capital of the world with further opportunity for large investments
This forum will be an ideal opportunity for the members of your esteemed institution to know about following positive factors regarding investing in Sri Lanka;
- Colombo Port City with New Special Economic Zone (SEZ) law and attractive fiscal incentives which is comparable to Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore
- Government offers for industry-leading incentives with low tax regime.
- Colombo Stock Exchange which is one of the fastest growing stock markets in the region.
- Sri Lanka’s knowledge driven economy
- Ever growing ICT and BPO sector
Please click here for the event brochure.
Link for Forum Registration: https://www.invest-srilanka.lk/
For more details and any clarification please send and an email to
Please be informed that as per the instructions received from the Foreign Ministry, Colombo, today, 06.04.2021, the procedure for inbound travelers to Sri Lanka has been revised with immediate effect as follows :
a) The following categories of persons will be permitted to enter into Sri Lanka without prior approval of the Foreign Ministry and the Civil Aviation Authority:
- Sri Lankans
- Dual citizens who travel on Sri Lankan passports/Emergency Travel Documents
- Spouse of a Sri Lankan who is a foreigner
- Unmarried children of Sri Lankans who are foreigners
- Sri Lankan seafarers arriving by air
b) The respective Airlines will facilitate the travel of above persons in consultation with local authorities in Sri Lanka.
c) All passengers are required to adhere to the Health Protocols/ Guidelines that are applicable at the time of arrival. Currently applicable health guideline issued by the Ministry of Health on 6th April 2021 can be accessed at https://www.lankamission.org/2013-08-29-07-25-36/mission-statements/3016-new-quarantine-measures-for-travelers-arriving-in-sri-lanka.html.
The Mission website (www.lankamission.org) will be updated in case the applicable health guidelines are revised by the Ministry of Health.
In view of the above, it is no longer necessary to obtain a prior approval from the Foreign Ministry thorough this Mission for your return to Sri Lanka for the above categories of persons.
Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka
Geneva, Switzerland
06.04.2021
New quarantine measures introduced by the Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka with effect from 6 April 2021.
For further information in English
- Joint Communique On the State Visit of H. E. Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on 19 – 20 March 2021
- Foreign Secretary’s Interview on CNN-News18, India – 18 March 2021
- Statement by Hon. Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Agenda Item 2: Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR Report ‘Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka’ (A/HRC/46/20) 24th February 2021