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Latest news from the Embassy in Sri Lanka

12.11.2019 Article

30 years fall of the wall

Ambassador Rohde and Lavertu infront of a full house at the commemoration event

Ambassador Rohde and Lavertu at the panel discussion
20.09.2018 Article

Track and Field Coaching Diploma from the German Athletics Association

For many years, the International Academy for Coaches of the German Athletics Association (Deutscher Leichtathletik-Verband, DLV) in Mainz has offered a top level training and development program for coaches in track and field.

Track and Field Coaching Diploma Logo
27.09.2019 Article

Germany supports de-mining efforts in Sri Lanka

4 Mio Euro granted in support of clearing mines and other ordnances in Sri Lanka.

Several people with protective gear listening to a de-mining specialist
16.07.2019 Article

Providing secure shelter from the elements and neat facilities to low income families

Aide in an economically weak region shaken by 30 years of war and the Tsunami.

4 people infront of flags holding
16.07.2019 Article

Empowering women of Kahagala South / Matara District

Creating financial independency for the families by using their land to cultivate income-generating agricultural products.

4 persons infornt of flags holding a contract
16.07.2019 Article

Translation of disarmamant treaties into Sinhala and Tamil

Increasing awareness among the general public and the media on the importance of nuclear disarmament.

3 men infront of flags holding a cheque
10.07.2019 Article

Empowering women with low income obtain a sustainable livelyhood

Training women from families in Kallady village in hygenic and sustainable food production.

4 people in front of flags in an office handing over a document
17.06.2019 Article

Skills training for vulnerable women and girls in Trincomalee District

Helping women with disabilities, young girls, such as school leavers, and other vulnerable women securing their livelyhoods.

4 people holding at decorative cheque
28.06.2019 Article

Human Rights Commissioner Kofler on reports concerning the announcement of executions in Sri Lanka

Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid at the Federal Foreign Office concerned by reports that President Sirisena has publically announced that four death sentences are to be carried out.

Bärbel Kofler
21.06.2019 Article

Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Response to Easter Terrorist Attacks in Sri Lanka

Aiding families of the Easter Sunday attack victims

2 persons sitting at a desk signing the contrac, 2 persons onlooking
19.06.2019 Article

Girls football tournament and training session

6 girls football teams competed and around a dozen trainers received specialised training over the last weekend on the football field in Beddagana.

All participating teams sitting on the ground, trainers and other adults standing behind them on the football field
16.05.2019 Article

Joint Statement on the recent incidents of communal violence

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) issues the following statement in agreement with the Embassies of France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Romania and the UK High Commission, as well as the…

EU-Flag
15.03.2019 Article

New Maldivian Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany

Ambassador Ahmed Latheef handed over his letter of accreditation.

Accreditation of Maldivian Ambassador Ahmed Latheef
26.02.2019 Article

Colomboscope with Blue Resources Trust

As part of the art festival “Colomboscope”, the German Embassy in cooperation with Blue Resources Trust, has financed and supported various projects dealing with maritime space and the consequences of…

Blue Resources Trust presenting on Reefs and Rays: Past, present and future
13.02.2019 Article

New Honorary Consul for Germany in the Maldives

Sanjay I. Maniku yesterday was declared new Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Male. He was handed over the official document  (“exequatur”) which permits him to exercise this…

New Honorary Consul in the Republic of Maldives
11.02.2019 Article

25 years of Lanka Coco Products – A German-Sri-Lankan success story

There is little that is so omnipresent in Sri Lanka as coconut palms. So what else could be more suitable than using these natural resources to produce high-quality, timeless and sustainable products…

Lanka Coco Products
27.09.2019 Article

The Climate Change Fund of the German Embassy - Call for application

After having funded globally around 100 well-chosen projects in 2018, which focus on climate change, environmental issues and waste reduction, the German government again will support climate-related projects in 2019.

2019 saw progress in the fight against climate change.
22.01.2019 Article

Amesh Wijesekera at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Sri-Lankan designer Amesh Wijesekera opens the Berlin Fashion Week.

Amesh Wijesekera
19.12.2018 Article

Good Neighbors Sri Lanka (GNSL) in Kebithigollewa

Improving the water quality of communities in the fight agains the chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu).

Good Neighbors Sri Lanka (GNSL) in Kebithigollewa
12.12.2018 Article

Ambassador Rohde on a visit to a Micro Project in Rajanganaya

Rajarata Janasahana Foundation2 Although Sri Lanka can record a significant economic growth since the end of the conflict in 2009, this growth is not evenly distributed over the country. Nearly 90% of…

Ambassador Rohde visiting the Rajarata Janasahana Foundation
12.12.2018 Article

Pianotainment in Colombo – Two concerts in one day!

Pianotainment2On November 25th 2018 two fast and funny multi media piano shows were organized by the German Embassy. The duo “Pianotainment” brought to the stage an entertaining show with both…

Pianotainment in action

Federal Foreign Office news

12.11.2019 Article

Chile and Germany: partners also in turbulent times

Chile is an important and reliable partner for the Federal Republic, both within Latin America and further afield. The two countries share fundamental values such as democracy and support for a multilateral world order.

Protests in Chile, 9 November 2019
12.11.2019 Article

Collaborating on international rules for digital technologies

The Alliance for Multilateralism’s event at the 2019 Paris Peace Forum focuses on new technologies and examines how we should deal with the challenges and issues that new, digital technologies pose for politics and societies worldwide.

The event venue
12.11.2019 Article

Creatives wanted! Federal Foreign Office launches funding for international creative industries

The Federal Foreign Office will make funds available once again next year for the promotion of international, cross-border cultural and creative industries.

Die Informale Buenos Aires

Federal Foreign Office press releases

  1. 13.11.2019 Press release

    Statement by Foreign Minister Heiko Maas prior to his departure for Skopje

  2. 12.11.2019 Press release

    Federal Foreign Office on the current situation in Israel and in the Gaza Strip

  3. 12.11.2019 Article

    Jean-Yves Le Drian and Heiko Maas: “No, multilateralism is not outdated!”

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