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High Commissioner’s interview with Boston Lanka News Channel

Press Statement issued by High Commissioner on the recently concluded Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group ( CMAG) meeting and related developments.

There has been wide media coverage on the recent Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) meeting held in London, UK, and the statements made by Canada on Sri Lanka hosting the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in November 2013.

The High Commission of Sri Lanka is compelled to issue a statement, as it is important for the public to be provided with the relevant information which would enable them to form their own opinion.

Canada-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Group reconstituted in Ottawa

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The High Commissioner Chitranganee Wagiswara hosted a Dinner Meeting at the Official Residence to welcome the Members of the reconstituted Canada-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Group.

High Commissioner-designate of Canada to Sri Lanka

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The High Commissioner-designate Ms. Shelley Whiting met with High Commissioner Chitranganee Wagiswara before her departure to Sri Lanka.

Tour to Sri Lanka

We are pleased to inform that the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, DC is organizing a special flight to arrive at the new Mattala International Airport during the Inauguration Ceremony on March 18, 2013. We invite you to join this group flight and be part of this monumental event in Sri Lanka's aviation history.

All interested parties should sign up on the Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington website at http://slembassyusa.org/hia/ or contact Rushani at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / (202) 483-4025

Ottawa Celebrates the Sri Lanka National Day

Amidst freezing temperatures and a snow covered city, the Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa together with the Sri Lankan community and well-wishers celebrated the 65th Anniversary of the National Day on 10th February at the prestigious National Library & Archives Auditorium.

65th National Day of Sri Lanka

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RECOGNITION OF SRI LANKANS

The 65th Anniversary of Independence will be celebrated on 4th February, 2013, and the High Commission is in the process of organizing this landmark event with the Sri Lankan Community on Sunday, 10th February 2013 at the Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0N4.

Sri Lanka and Canada to work together against Human Smuggling

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Canada’s Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason Kenney called on External Affairs Minister Prof G.L. Pieris yesterday. It was noted that a ministerial level visit from Canada was taking place after three years and the two ministers welcomed the opportunity for a candid exchange of views on a range of bilateral issues.