Consul General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne assumes duties Source:-https://www.ft.lk/ General-designate of Sri Lanka to Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, in Australia, Sandith Samarasinghe assumed duties at the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Melbourne on 12 December 2022. Addressing the staff of the Consulate, Consul General-designate stated that he intends to focus on trade and tourism promotion and collaboration on climate change and green economy while continuing to provide consular services to Sri Lankans in the three States in more efficient manner during his tenure. Consul General-designate Samarasinghe has 13 years of experience in politics, engagement with numerous stakeholders across industry, Government and corporate sectors and has operated within complex environments at both national and international level. He worked as a Climate Change Consultant at multinational and local organisations involved in renewable energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, tourism, wildlife and agriculture development projects in Sri Lanka. He has previously served as ...
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Bilateral talks between the two countries – Consul General (Sydney) Mr. Lakshman Hulugalla meets Hon Damien Tudehope MLC Minister of Finance and Leader of the House in the Legislative Council Consul General Mr. Lakshman Hulugalla met Hon Damien Tudehope MLC Minister of Finance and Leader of the House in the Legislative Council and had bilateral talks between the two countries. Hon Damien Tudehope assured his and Government support when borders are open to promote Tourism and Investment promotions in Sri Lanka. Also participated in the discussions were Benedict Kang and Abdul Rahim. . ...
Melbourne prays for Sri Lankan victims Contributed by: Marie Pietersz, Melbourne With around 50 percent of Australian-born Sri Lankans living in Melbourne, it is no wonder that there were many multi-faith vigils and prayers held in many parts of Melbourne in the days following the Easter Sunday bombings which took place in Sri Lanka on 21st April 2019. It left two Australians of Sri Lankan heritage among the dead, along with many overseas tourists and a death toll on the rise numbering hundreds. Once such special memorial service was held at St Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne, on Sunday 28th April, arranged by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka, Mr Prasanna Gamage, in association with the Very Rev. Dr. Andreas Loewe, Dean of Melbourne. Hundreds of people gathered in Federation Square holding posters of support and then on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral, whilst inside the Cathedral over 1000 Sri Lankans, ...
May 16, 2019
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69th Independence Day Celebrations at the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Sydney The 69th National Day was celebrated by the Consulate General in Sydney on 3rd and 4th of February 2017. National Day Reception was held on 3rd February 2017 which was graced by Ms Rhonda Piggott, Director of the State Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Mr. Kevin Conolly, Member of State Parliament for Riverstone. Number of Consuls General and representatives from various Institutions, Universities and business personal joined in to celebrate the Sri Lankan National Day. More than fifteen Sri Lankan Associations including Sinhalese Cultural Forum, Sri Lanka Association of NSW, Tamil Senior Association and Austra Lanka Muslim Association were represented at this event with over 300 attendees. ...
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Feb 9, 2017
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