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Vijitha Herath (@hmvijithaherath) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I sincerely thank the Government of India for the timely support in evacuating Sri Lankans from Iran alongside Indian citizens. This thoughtful act reflects the deep bonds and enduring partnership between 🇱🇰 and 🇮🇳. India in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka in India @DiplomacyLK.

MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 (@mfa_srilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Grand Duchy of #Luxembourg on the happy occasion of the National Day| 23 June 2025! 🇱🇺l🇱🇰 #DiplomacyLk #lka MFA Luxembourg 🇱🇺 SriLanka in Belgium

Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Grand Duchy of #Luxembourg on the happy occasion of the National Day| 23 June 2025! 
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UN Human Rights (@unhumanrights) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#SriLanka: Volker Türk begins official visit. He will meet with govt, religious leaders, victims, civil society, UN reps & diplomats to discuss wide range of human rights issues, incl. accountability, reconciliation efforts & impact of economic crisis.

#SriLanka: <a href="/volker_turk/">Volker Türk</a> begins official visit. He will meet with govt, religious leaders, victims, civil society, UN reps &amp; diplomats to discuss wide range of human rights issues, incl. accountability, reconciliation efforts &amp; impact of economic crisis.
MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 (@mfa_srilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Government looks forward to a constructive engagement and demonstrating Sri Lanka’s progress towards ethical governance, inclusive economic growth, and advancing human rights and reconciliation. (2/2) #DiplomacyLK #lKa Arun Hemachandra Volker Türk UN Human Rights Council

The Government looks forward to a constructive engagement and demonstrating Sri Lanka’s progress towards ethical governance, inclusive economic growth, and advancing human rights and reconciliation. (2/2)

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Vijitha Herath (@hmvijithaherath) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, 24 June 2025, I met Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka. We discussed matters of mutual interest related to human rights, where I reiterated the Government’s commitment to continued constructive engagement. I also

MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 (@mfa_srilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Officials from Ministry of Justice & National Integration, Office on Missing Persons, Office for Reparations, and Office for National Unity and Reconciliation participated at this meeting facilitated by the MFA. (2/2) #DiplomacyLK #lKa UN Human Rights Council Ministry of Justice Sri Lanka OMP Sri Lanka

Officials from Ministry of Justice &amp; National Integration, Office on Missing Persons, Office for Reparations, and Office for National Unity and Reconciliation participated at this meeting facilitated by the MFA. (2/2)

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MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 (@mfa_srilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Republic of #Mozambique on the happy occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary of Independence | 25 June 2025!🇲🇿l🇱🇰 #DiplomacyLk #lka SLinSouthAfrica

Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Republic of #Mozambique on the happy occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary of Independence  | 25 June 2025!🇲🇿l🇱🇰

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MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 (@mfa_srilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Republic of #Slovenia on the happy occasion of the Statehood Day | 25 June 2025! 🇸🇮l🇱🇰 #DiplomacyLk #lka MFEA Slovenia Embassy & Permanent Mission of SriLanka, Vienna

Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Republic of #Slovenia on the happy occasion of the Statehood Day | 25 June 2025!
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MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 (@mfa_srilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Republic of #Madagascar on the happy occasion of the Independence Day | 26 June 2025! 🇲🇬I🇱🇰 #DiplomacyLk #lka SLHC Seychelles MadagascarDiplomatie

Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Republic of #Madagascar on the happy occasion of the Independence Day | 26 June 2025!
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Vijitha Herath (@hmvijithaherath) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Volker Türk, (Volker Türk) met with me to debrief on his official visit to Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner appreciated the smooth facilitation and support extended by the Government of Sri Lanka throughout his visit.

Today, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Volker Türk, (<a href="/volker_turk/">Volker Türk</a>) met with me to debrief on his official visit to Sri Lanka. 

The High Commissioner appreciated the smooth facilitation and support extended by the Government of Sri Lanka throughout his visit.
Vijitha Herath (@hmvijithaherath) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Met with Mr. Iori Kato, Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), during his official visit to Sri Lanka. We had constructive discussions on enhancing regular pathways for labour migration as a key driver of Sri Lanka’s

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Honored to call on Hon. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath at MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰🇱🇰 Congratulated FM on #SriLanka becoming a #GCM Champion. IOM Sri Lanka and the Maldives is committed to continued support to #migration governance, labor mobility, #border & maritime security, anti-human #trafficking, HDPN!

Honored to call on Hon. Foreign Minister <a href="/HMVijithaHerath/">Vijitha Herath</a> at <a href="/MFA_SriLanka/">MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰</a>🇱🇰
Congratulated FM on #SriLanka becoming a #GCM Champion. <a href="/IOMSLandMV/">IOM Sri Lanka and the Maldives</a> is committed to continued support to #migration governance, labor mobility, #border &amp; maritime security, anti-human #trafficking, HDPN!
Vijitha Herath (@hmvijithaherath) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Pleased to have participated in the SKAL Asia Congress 2025, which concluded successfully in Colombo. This significant event highlighted Sri Lanka’s growing role as a vibrant hub for tourism and regional cooperation.

Pleased to have participated in the SKAL Asia Congress 2025, which concluded successfully in Colombo. This significant event highlighted Sri Lanka’s growing role as a vibrant hub for tourism and regional cooperation.
Anura Kumara Dissanayake (@anuradisanayake) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Yesterday (04), I had the honor of participating in the inaugural ceremony of the 'Praja Shakthi' programme. This initiative is crucial for empowering communities and ensuring that economic benefits reach everyone, especially in rural areas. Together, we can create a thriving

Yesterday (04), I had the honor of participating in the inaugural ceremony of the 'Praja Shakthi' programme. This initiative is crucial for empowering communities and ensuring that economic benefits reach everyone, especially in rural areas. Together, we can create a thriving
MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 (@mfa_srilanka) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Republic of #SouthSudan on the happy occasion of the Independence Day | 09 July 2025! 🇸🇸l🇱🇰 #DiplomacyLk #lka Sri Lanka in Kenya South Sudan Government

Best wishes and sincere greetings from the people and the Government of #SriLanka to the people and the Government of the Republic of #SouthSudan on the happy occasion of the Independence Day | 09 July 2025! 
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Vijitha Herath (@hmvijithaherath) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I had the honour of meeting and having bilateral discussions with His Excellency Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, at his Office today. We had a productive discussion on matters of mutual interest with a view to further strengthening longstanding

I had the honour of meeting and having bilateral discussions with His Excellency Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, at his Office today.  We had a productive discussion on matters of mutual interest with a view to further strengthening longstanding
Vijitha Herath (@hmvijithaherath) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Glad to meet Honourable Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, at KLCC in Kuala Lumpur.  We discussed the strength of the longstanding Sri Lanka–Australia bilateral relationship and ways to further deepen cooperation across key areas of mutual interest.

Glad to meet Honourable Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, at KLCC in Kuala Lumpur.  We discussed the strength of the longstanding Sri Lanka–Australia bilateral relationship and ways to further deepen cooperation across key areas of mutual interest.
Vijitha Herath (@hmvijithaherath) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My pleasure to meet Honourable Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum. We had a cordial discussion and mutually agreed to work together on areas of common interest to further deepen the longstanding

My pleasure to meet Honourable Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum. We had a cordial discussion and mutually agreed to work together on areas of common interest to further deepen the longstanding
Vijitha Herath (@hmvijithaherath) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Glad to meet Hon.  Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in Kuala Lumpur on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum.  We had a cordial exchange on enhancing the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand, and reaffirmed our

Glad to meet Hon.  Maris Sangiampongsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in Kuala Lumpur on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum.  We had a cordial exchange on enhancing the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Sri Lanka and Thailand, and reaffirmed our
Vijitha Herath (@hmvijithaherath) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Honoured to meet  E.E. Sergei Lavrov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation.  I conveyed Sri Lanka’s sincere appreciation for Russia’s continued support at multilateral forums and discussed ways to further deepen our bilateral relationship across political, economic, and

Honoured to meet  E.E. Sergei Lavrov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation.  I conveyed Sri Lanka’s sincere appreciation for Russia’s continued support at multilateral forums and discussed ways to further deepen our bilateral relationship across political, economic, and