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News from the German Embassy in Sri Lanka

Latest news from the Embassy in Sri Lanka

04.03.2020 Article

Germany opened a permanent Visa Application Center in the Maldives

Facilitating visa applications for Maldivian citizens in their home country.

4 people standing infront of a banner, one person holding a speech
06.02.2020 Article

Travel to Germany after Brexit

The United Kingdom has left the European Union on 31 January 2020. As of 1 February 2020 a transition period is being applied while the EU and the UK negotiate future arrangements. The transition…
24.01.2020 Article

Supporting the translation of disarmament treaties

Raiseing awareness of the implications of a nuclearized world

The podium during the launch, Ambassador Rohde at the mic
10.01.2020 Article

Schengen visa application center for travellers bound for Germany in the Maldives

Organized by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Maldives together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Germany is set to be the first Schengen State to operate a permanent visa…

Schengen Visum
23.12.2019 Article

Building latrines for needy families in Kinniya, Trincomalee

35 families received latrines to improve their hygenic situation.

Several people standing infront of a newly build latrine
26.11.2019 Article

“teutolab” scientists from Germany visit Sri Lanka

Two scientist from Germany conducting challenging experiments with sri-lankan students.

Some 30 persons standing and kneeling looking into the camera
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
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
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…

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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
10.02.2020 Article

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

After having already funded thousands of well-chosen projects focusing on climate change, environmental issues and waste reduction, the German government continuous to support climate-related projects.

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

06.04.2020 Article

The German Government is committed to keeping international supply chains moving

To protect public health, many countries have put entry restrictions and quarantine measures in place. The German Government is working to ensure that supply chains, and especially international cargo flights, are not interrupted by this.

Handling air cargo at Leipzig/Halle airport
02.04.2020 Article

Solidarity of the Alliance members in times of crisis: virtual NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting

The solidarity of the members of the Alliance is, particularly in the current situation, one of Germany’s key security policy interests.

Foreign Minister Maas: Press statement on the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting
01.04.2020 Article

Final green light for EU free trade agreement with Viet Nam

The Council of the European Union has approved the ambitious free trade agreement with Viet Nam. Industrial tariffs can thereby soon be eliminated, and binding high standards for climate change mitigation, employee rights and fair competition will be put in place.

Taking EU-Viet Nam trade to a new level

Federal Foreign Office press releases

  1. 08.04.2020 Press release

    Statement by Foreign Minister Maas on food aid for people in the Sahel region

  2. 07.04.2020 Press release

    Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group statement on COVID-19

  3. 06.04.2020 Interview

    “We’ll keep going”

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