සෞදි අරාබි රාජධානියේ ශ්රී ලංකා ප්රජාතාන්ත්රික සමාජවාදී ජනරජයේ තානාපති කාර්යාලය
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2026
- 2026-08-26Prime Minister’s Message for the National Milad-un-Nabi Celebration
- 2026-06-29Prime Minister’s Poson Day Message
- 2026-05-30Vesak Day Message of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Sri Lanka HM Vijitha Herath
- 2026-05-30Vesak Day Message of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Harini Amarasuriya
- 2026-05-30Vesak Day Message of the President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Disanayaka
- 2026-04-13Sinhala and Tamil New Year wishes from H.E. the President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
- 2026-03-08Notice
- 2026-03-07The Special Media Briefing by H.E. the Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of Sri Lanka, held at the Presidential Secretariat on 05 March 2026
- 2026-02-26Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026
- 2026-02-05A Historic First: Sri Lanka’s Capital Market Leaders Bring Investor Forum to Saudi Arabia
- 2026-02-04Message of the H.E.the President of Sri Lanka on the 78th Independence Day
- 2026-02-04Message of the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka on the 78th Independence Day
- 2026-02-04Independence Day Message of Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism – 78th Independence Day Celebrations
- 2026-01-15பிரதமரின் தைப்பொங்கல் வாழ்த்துச் செய்தி – 2026
- 2026-01-15உலகெங்கிலும் உள்ள இந்து பக்தர்களால் மிகுந்த பக்தியுடனும் உற்சாகத்துடனும் இன்று (15) தைப்பொங்கல் தினம் கொண்டாடப்படுகின்றது.
2025
- 2025-12-31As Sri Lanka enters the New Year 2026, the Ministry reaffirms its commitment to rebuilding the nation through principled global engagement, dignified foreign employment, and a modern, sustainable tourism economy. This is a moment for disciplined reform and renewed confidence.
- 2025-10-20வாழ்த்துச் செய்தி
- 2025-10-18රට රැකියාවලට යන අයට රජයෙන් අඩුමිලට ගුවන් ටිකට්පත්
- 2025-10-13Sri Lanka welcomes the initial phase of the agreement for peace in Gaza
- 2025-10-10In line with the 2026 Budget and under the Cabinet reshuffle carried out to accelerate and enhance the efficiency of the government’s development objectives, three Cabinet Ministers and ten Deputy Ministers took their oaths before me this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat.
- 2025-10-03Provision of Educational Assistance from the President’s Fund for Students in Sri Lanka Belonging to Families of Migrant Workers Abroad, in instances where such Workers Encounter Unexpected Adversaries (Death, Accidents, Imprisonment, or Disappearance)
- 2025-09-29Official State Welcome Ceremony for the President held at the Japanese Prime Minister’s Office
- 2025-09-27Sri Lanka has been ranked as the No. 1 travel destination for October 2025 by global travel guide Time Out.
- 2025-09-25President Addresses 80th Session of UN General Assembly
- 2025-09-23Happy National Day to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The messages issued by HE the President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Disanayake, Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasooriya and Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath on the occasion of 95th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- 2025-09-13Sri Lanka Welcomes the Resolution on the Question of Palestine in the UN General Assembly
- 2025-09-08Foreign Minister to address the Human Rights Council on Monday, 08 September 2025 in Geneva
- 2025-09-08Statement delivered by Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism at the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva 8th September 2025
- 2025-09-05Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya’s Message on Milad-un-Nabi
- 2025-09-05Message from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the Occasion of Milad-un-Nabi
- 2025-08-31Dissemination of Awareness Video on Trafficking for Forced Criminality and Reportingof Suspicious Activities
- 2025-08-13Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Late Foreign Minister Hon. Lakshman Kadirgamar – Documentary
- 2025-08-12Hon. Minister Kumara Jayakody Elected as the President of the Sri Lanka – Saudi Arabia Parliamentary Friendship Association
- 2025-08-09Sri Lanka is moving ahead, almost all economic indicators are on right path, we need reforms and the results will take few years.
- 2025-08-07Port City Colombo: The gateway transforming South Asia’s $5 trillion potential
- 2025-07-16A Memorandum of Understanding to establish a laboratory with international accreditation facilities with a $15 million investment
- 2025-07-15Minister Vijitha Herath attends 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum – Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 11-12 July 2025
- 2025-07-15Meeting Between President and the Heads of Saudi Fund for Development
- 2025-07-04“Prajashakthi” National Programme Launched
- 2025-07-01Heads of Several Prominent Indian Companies Explore Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka
- 2025-06-27UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk concludes official visit to Sri Lanka
- 2025-05-25Presenting ‘Disrupt Asia 2025’: Connect with Sri Lanka Missions Abroad in a Hybrid Forum
- 2025-05-12Vesak Day Messages from the President, Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka
- 2025-02-18Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia exchange congratulatory messages to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries
- 2025-02-16Statement by Hon. Vijitha Herath, MP Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka 8th Indian Ocean Conference, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman Plenary 1: ‘Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership’
- 2025-02-14An official commemorative logo unveiled celebrating 50 years of Sri Lanka – Saudi Arabia diplomatic relations
- 2025-02-12Speech Delivered by Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the World Governments Summit 2025 in UAE on 12th February 2025
- 2025-01-24Food & beverage companies of Sri Lanka conclude visit to Saudi Arabia
- 2025-01-14Message by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism H.M. Vijitha Herath for Thai Pongal 2025
- 2025-01-01We Are Prepared to Implement the Economic Policy Framework Needed to Address Challenges in Our Economic System This Year
2024
- 2024-12-25Christmas messages by the President, Prime Minister, and Foreign Minister
- 2024-12-18Arabic, spoken by over 450 million people and holding official status in nearly 25 countries, is a global language with immense cultural significance.
- 2024-12-16President Departs for Maiden Foreign Visit to India
- 2024-12-15President Commences Diplomatic Discussions in India
- 2024-11-19New Secretary to the Prime Minister, Cabinet Secretary, and Secretaries for 16 Ministries Appointed
- 2024-11-18Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath assumes duties
- 2024-10-26Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane addresses BRICS Plus Outreach Dialogue in Kazan and reiterates Sri Lanka’s decision to seek association with BRICS and the New Development Bank
- 2024-10-22Sri Lanka is a signatory to the Joint Letter supporting the UN Secretary-General
- 2024-10-21Saudi Arabian Ambassador Calls on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.