Media Release

Joint Formal Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka / Colombo

and

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda/ Saint John's

On 03rd October 2025

Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Sri Lanka and

Antigua and Barbuda

Upon the signing of the Agreement by H.E. Mahinda Samarasinghe, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United States of America and H.E. Sir Ronald Sanders, Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the United States of America on 03rd October 2025 in Washington D.C, the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda have established Diplomatic Relations between the two countries with immediate effect.

The establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda will enhance the existing friendly relations and cooperation in the political, socio­economic and cultural spheres for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs,                                                                                   Ministry of Foreign Affairs,                                      

Foreign Employment and Tourism                                                                         Trade and Barbuda Affairs

Colombo 01                                                                                                        Saint John's