Message on the Occasion of the 76th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – February 2024  It is with much pleasure that I convey my warm greetings to all Sri Lankans residing in Australia, on the occasion of the 76th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka. As we mark this important occasion, we pay homage not only to those who fought to achieve independence but also to those who in the recent traumatic past sacrificed their lives to safeguard our country. While we reflect on the true value of Independence, we are amidst a challenging and decisive juncture. The government of Sri Lanka is actively working towards strengthening democracy, promoting reconciliation and meaningfully moving the country towards greater economic progress and maintaining peace and stability for the prosperity of Sri Lanka and the people. It is an opportune time for all ...

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Photos of Anton Swan’s (OAM (Qual) Hon. Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland) Farewell Hosted by Her Excellency Ms.  Chitrangani Wagiswara, High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Canberra  Please find enclosed Photos of Anron Swan’s Farewell Hosted by Her Excellency  Ms. Chitranganee Wagiswara High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in Canberra on the 19th of June, 2023.Also present was the Australia-Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Group Members of Parliament and Chaired by Ms. Cassandra Fernando.Mr Swan was presented with a Plaque by the High Commissioner for services, Rendered over three decades as the Hon. Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland.The Hon. Andrew Giles Minister for Immigration, Citizenship , Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs of Australia also graced the Occasion. ...

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Heads of missions in 16 countries named Source : island Among the 16 new heads of missions appointed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s government, are former Foreign Secretaries, Chitranganee Wagiswara and Admiral Jayanath Colombage. The following is the list of new appointees: “Chithranganee Wagiswara (Australia) and Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage (Indonesia). Other Ambassadors and High Commissioners are Manisha Gunasekera (France), H.M.G.R.R.K. Mendis (Bahrain), Dr. A.S.U. Mendis (Vietnam), Varuni Muthukumarana (Germany), Kapila Jayaweera (Lebanon), M.H.M.N. Bandara (Israel), K.K. Theshantha Kumarasiri (Ethiopia), Dr. Chanaka H. Thalpahewa (Philippines), Priyangika Wijegunasekara (Jordan), B. Kandeepan (Kuwait), Himali Arunathilaka (Geneva), Udaya Indrarathna (United Arab Emirates) and Sandith Samarasinghe (Consul General- Melbourne). ...

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