CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF Sri Lanka-Australia Relations

Source: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade

2022 marks the 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka-Australia diplomatic relations. Ever since the first Australian Commissioner arrived in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) on 29 April 1947, our relationship has grown from strength to strength.

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