Sri Lanka’s Minister of External Affairs, Prof. G.L. Peiris, took part in a series of Capitol Hill meetings Wednesday on the second of his four-day official visit to Washington, discussing with members of the House of Representatives Sri Lanka’s progress in post-conflict reconciliation and development, as well as reform measures that are designed to ensure a lasting peace.
External Affairs Minister Prof.G.L. Peiris opened a four-day, official visit to Washington, D.C. Tuesday with a series of meetings with key U.S. Senate leaders and a talk on Sri Lanka’s post-conflict redevelopment and reconciliation programs, emphasizing that lasting peace, stability and growth in Sri Lanka will be achieved through home-grown solutions, not those prescribed by the international community.
Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya and the staff members of the Embassy of Sri Lanka Washington D.C. organized an almsgiving ceremony to the Maha Sangha on Thursday (May 10). Each year, the Embassy organizes similar meritorious events in view of the Vesak celebration.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya witnessed the choreographic talents of young Sri Lankan Americans when he attended the Asian Music & Dance Festival as the guest of honor last Saturday (May 5). A Sri Lankan Dance troupe performed at the Millennium Stage of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington DC at the event organized by the Asian American Music Society.
Traditional and Folk Dance of Sri Lanka presented by City Dance Ensemble was an exposition of the power and efficacy of ancient Sri Lankan folk dance before an appreciative American Audience at Strathmore CityDance theatre last weekend. Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya graced this Sri Lankan cultural performance held on Saturday (May 5) as the Guest of Honor.
Sri Lanka Embassy, Washington DC participated in the 5th annual Passport DC – Around the World Embassy Tour on Saturday (May 5). Over 2500 visitors toured the embassy premises as it opened its doors to the public from 10AM to 4 PM. The Chancery of the Embassy was created to depict a mosaic of Sri Lankan experiences to the visitors showcasing Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage.
Today, the Embassy of Sri Lanka, in Washington DC launched Focus Sri Lanka, a quarterly publication of the Embassy of Sri Lanka devoted to trade, investment and economic relationships between Sri Lanka and the US. The launch was held at the Sri Lanka Residence during a dinner reception hosted by the Sri Lankan Ambassador in honor of the visiting Sri Lanka delegation to the IMF/World bank Spring Meetings amidst a distinguished gathering of senior US and Sri Lankan officials.
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MINISTER PEIRIS CONTINUES WASHINGTON VISIT WITH MEETINGS ON CAPITOL HILL, INVITES LEGISLATORS TO VISIT SRI LANKA
Sri Lankan Caucus Co-Chairs of the US Congress representative Chris Van Hollen (Democrat-Maryland), Robert Aderholt (Republican-Alabama), welcome Professor G.L . Peiris, Minister of External Affairs and the Sri Lanka delegation at the entrance to the US Capitol
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MINISTER PEIRIS CONTINUES WASHINGTON VISIT WITH MEETINGS ON CAPITOL HILL, INVITES LEGISLATORS TO VISIT SRI LANKA
Representative Ben Chandler (Democrat-Kentucky), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee greets Prof. GL Peiris, Minister of External Affairs. Also, present are representatives Heath Shuler (Democrat-North Carolina), and Representative Jack Kingston (Republican-Georgia)
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MINISTER PEIRIS CONTINUES WASHINGTON VISIT WITH MEETINGS ON CAPITOL HILL, INVITES LEGISLATORS TO VISIT SRI LANKA
Professor G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs of Sri Lanka having a discussion with Rep Steve Chabot (Republican-Ohio), Chairman of the Middle East and South Asia subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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MINISTER G.L. PEIRIS TELLS WASHINGTON AUDIENCE THAT “HOME-GROWN” SOLUTION TO POST-CONFLICT RECONCILIATION WILL ENSURE LASTING PEACE IN SRI LANKA
Prof G.L Peiris, Minister of External Affairs responding to a question posed by Mr. Robert Hathaway, Director of the Asia Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
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MINISTER G.L. PEIRIS TELLS WASHINGTON AUDIENCE THAT “HOME-GROWN” SOLUTION TO POST-CONFLICT RECONCILIATION WILL ENSURE LASTING PEACE IN SRI LANKA
A portion of the audience at Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars listening to the public presentation by External Affairs Minister Prof.G.L. Peiris
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MINISTER G.L. PEIRIS TELLS WASHINGTON AUDIENCE THAT “HOME-GROWN” SOLUTION TO POST-CONFLICT RECONCILIATION WILL ENSURE LASTING PEACE IN SRI LANKA
Prof G.L.Peiris, Minister of External Affairs making a public presentation on “Sri Lanka: Challenges and Opportunities” at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington DC.
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MINISTER G.L. PEIRIS TELLS WASHINGTON AUDIENCE THAT “HOME-GROWN” SOLUTION TO POST-CONFLICT RECONCILIATION WILL ENSURE LASTING PEACE IN SRI LANKA
External Affairs Minister Prof.G.L. Peiris, Minister of Environment Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and Monitoring MP, Ministry of External Affairs Sajin de Vass Gunawardena with Senator John McCain at his office in Russell Senate office building, Washington DC
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MINISTER G.L. PEIRIS TELLS WASHINGTON AUDIENCE THAT “HOME-GROWN” SOLUTION TO POST-CONFLICT RECONCILIATION WILL ENSURE LASTING PEACE IN SRI LANKA
External Affairs Minister Prof.G.L. Peiris and Minister of Environment Anura Priyadarshana Yapa with Senator John McCain at his office in Russell Senate office building, Washington DC
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MINISTER G.L. PEIRIS TELLS WASHINGTON AUDIENCE THAT “HOME-GROWN” SOLUTION TO POST-CONFLICT RECONCILIATION WILL ENSURE LASTING PEACE IN SRI LANKA
External Affairs Minister Prof.G.L. Peiris meeting with Republican Senator. John McCain
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ALMSGIVING HELD AT SRI LANKA EMBASSY TO CELEBRATE VESAK
Sri Lankan ambassador to the United States and Mexico His Excellency Mr. Jaliya Wickramasuriya, Mrs. Priyanga Wickramasuriya , Deputy Chief of Mission Ambassador Esala Weerakoon (far right), Minister Consular and Finance of the Embassy Mr. K.D. Ranjith and the Embassy staff members observe pansil
Sri Lanka is an island of no great size, yet it has an extraordinary number of facets. As Sir Arthur C Clarke remarked: “The Island of Sri Lanka is a small universe; it contains as many variations of culture, scenery, and climate as some countries a dozen times its size . . . I find it hard to believe that there is any country which scores so highly in all departments – which has so many advantages and so few disadvantages.” Lovely beaches, beautiful landscapes, impressive ruins, a vibrant culture and charming people.
| Official name: | Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
| Government type: | republic |
| Location: | Latitude 5° 55. to 9° 50. north, longitude 79° 42. to 81° 52., 650km north of the equator |
| Dimensions: | 430km north to south, 225km east to west |
| Coastline: | 1,340km |
| Area: | 65,525km2 |
| Currency (code): | Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) |
| Independence: | 4 February 1948 |
| Administrative capital: | Sri Jayewardenepura |
| Commercial capital: | Colombo |
| Administrative divisions: | 9 provinces; Central, North Central, North Eastern, North Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva, Western, Eastern Province. |
| Climate: | Typically tropical, with a northeast monsoon (December to March) bringing unsettled weather to the north and east, and a southwest monsoon (June to October) bringing bad weather to the south and west |
| Terrain: | Mostly low, flat to rolling plain; mountains in south-central interior |
| Highest mountain: | Pidurutalagala, 2,524m |
| Highest waterfall: | Bambarakanda, 263m |
| National Flower | The Blue Water Lily (Nymphaea stellata). |
| National parks and nature reserves area: | 8,000sq.km |
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