UK in Sri Lanka 🇬🇧🇱🇰 @UKinSriLanka
This is the official Twitter channel of the British High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Follow us for updates gov.uk/government/wor… Colombo Joined October 2009-
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Congratulations to Dr Anton James on his Fellowship from the British Psychological Society for his work for children with special needs in Sri Lanka. Dr James founded The Tree House International, the first & only international school for children with special needs in 🇱🇰
Hamas must send the hostages home and bring to an end the horrific ordeal of those currently being held and their loved ones. Today, alongside 17 other nations, the UK has renewed its call for the immediate release of all hostages. gov.uk/government/new…
Through the #BluePlanetFund’s OCPP, British Scientists from @CefasGovUK delivered a water quality monitoring training programme for @blue_resources last week. 🇬🇧 is proud to support 🇱🇰 strengthen marine science and protect marine ecosystems.
Useful meeting with former MP and trade unionist M. Thilakarajah to discuss the issues and challenges facing the Malaiyaga Tamil community.
Huge congratulations 🎉 to 🇱🇰 Women’s cricket captain Chamari Atapattu 🏏 for securing the number 01 rank in the latest ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings, following her stunning 195* against 🇿🇦
Our CRISP Fellows from 🇱🇰 Lonali and Ranga are ready to start their Fellowship at the University of Oxford 🙌
Our CRISP Fellows from 🇱🇰 Lonali and Ranga are ready to start their Fellowship at the University of Oxford 🙌
📢 If you're a 🇬🇧 business looking to expand into Indo-Pacific region, see events.great.gov.uk/website/13928/… Register now to help your business: 📈 Grow in the region 🕴️♀️Tap available govt. support 👂Learn from other successful businesses 🤝 Access 1-1 sessions with market advisors
On #EarthDay, proud to support beach litter monitoring training to NGO’s in 🇱🇰 via the #BluePlanetFund. Monthly monitoring will provide valuable #marinelitter data to inform management & decision making. #PlanetVsPlastic #plasticfreefuture
As we mark five years since the Easter Sunday attacks in #SriLanka, my thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
As we mark five years since the Easter Sunday attacks in #SriLanka, my thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
I attended the commemoration of the Easter Sunday Attacks at St Anthony’s this morning. Remembering all those, including British nationals, who died.
Remembering the victims and their families of the Easter Sunday attacks five years on. Our thoughts are with them today. #NeverForget.
Honoured to represent the UK at the State Funeral today of Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne, a remarkable Sri Lankan leader.
Sun’s out, and we’ve taken to the field 😎🏏 Come on @UKinSriLanka 🏏
🎉Congratulations🎉 to Sri Lanka’s Rosanna Flamer-Caldera for being named one of @TIME's most influential people of 2024. This recognition is a testament to Rosanna’s advocacy, commitment and contribution to the LGBT+ community both in Sri Lanka and around the world.
🎉Congratulations🎉 to Sri Lanka’s Rosanna Flamer-Caldera for being named one of @TIME's most influential people of 2024. This recognition is a testament to Rosanna’s advocacy, commitment and contribution to the LGBT+ community both in Sri Lanka and around the world.
As soon as you have your CAS from your chosen university, start preparing your documents for your UK Student visa. You can apply up to 6 months before your course start date. For further information go to gov.uk/student-visa/a… #UKStudentVisa
Chamari Athapaththu rewrites the history books! 🇱🇰🎉 #ChamariTheHurricane Our star batter smashed a phenomenal 195* - the highest score EVER by a Sri Lankan woman in ODIs and the THIRD HIGHEST in the WORLD for women's ODIs! #WomensCricket #SAvSL #LionessesRoar
JOB OPPORTUNITY! The British High Commission, Colombo has an opening for a Political Adviser. Apply here: rb.gy/xu5ws7
🎉 Lanka Bandaranayake wins Chevening Alumni of the year Award 2024 from 🇱🇰, for her contributions within the cinema industry, empowering female filmmaker voices and enhancing gender representation in cinema. @CheveningFCDO
ලබන්නා වූ සිංහල සහ දෙමළ අලුත් අවුරැද්ද ඔබ සැමට සාමය සතුට පිරි සෞභාග්යමත් අවුරුද්දක් ර්වෙවා. அமைதியான மற்றும் வளமான தமிழ் மற்றும் சிங்கள புத்தாண்டுக்கு எனது அன்பான வாழ்த்துக்கள். My warm wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
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20 Followers 86 FollowingFurther great work from Cefas colleagues on OCPP.
Through the #BluePlanetFund’s OCPP, British Scientists from @CefasGovUK delivered a water quality monitoring training programme for @blue_resources last week. 🇬🇧 is proud to support 🇱🇰 strengthen marine science and protect marine ecosystems.
100 days and counting... All roads lead to @Paris2024 🇫🇷
To Muslim friends and colleagues - in Maldives, Sri Lanka, around the world - #EidMubarak. These days as much as ever, it's worth pausing for a moment to reflect that the world's great faiths have shared values at their hearts. Carved coral, Old Friday Mosque, Malé, #Maldives
Vive L’Entente! 💙 🤍 ❤️ 120 years ago, the UK and France signed the #EntenteCordiale. From building the Channel Tunnel to signing the Lancaster House Treaties in 2010, our firm friendship continues to deliver security and prosperity for both our nations. 🇬🇧🤝🇫🇷
As part of the 120th #Celebration of Entente Cordiale, @JFPactet & @AndrewPtkFCDO visited the @mmcasrilanka exhibition "88 acres" which explores the work of famous Sri Lankan architect Minette de Silva and illustrate her deep artistic connections with🇬🇧 & 🇨🇵 #EntenteCordiale
Today we celebrate the 1️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ anniversary of the #EntenteCordiale between 🇬🇧 & 🇫🇷. #OTD, we will put the spotlight on a friend of both 🇬🇧 & 🇫🇷, famous 🇱🇰 architect Minette de Silva, whose life illustrates the flow of ideas between the 2 countries. @AndrewPtkFCDO #ec120
Did you know that the #Commonwealth has observed over 200 elections in nearly 40 countries since 1980? We promote good electoral practice through: 🗳 Election observation 👥 Knowledge sharing 👩🏾🏫 Training and assistance Discover more about #CommonwealthElections 👇
10 years ago today, the first same sex marriages took place in the UK. It remains one of my proudest moments. pm-priorities.campaign.gov.uk/david-camerons…
Participated for a workshop conducted by the @gen_sl representing the youth wing of @sjbsrilanka ! History of diplomatic relations between the UK & SL, cultural ties & regional politics were discussed at length. #SriLanka @AndrewPtkFCD @UKinSriLanka
Thanks you HC @AndrewPtkFCDO for the wonderful conversation!
High Commissioner @AndrewPtkFCDO was pleased to speak and discuss a variety of matters with a cross party group of young leaders at the ‘Meet the Ambassador’ event organised by @gen_sl.
@UKinSriLanka @AndrewPtkFCDO @gen_sl Deep gratitude to HE the High Commissioner and the High Commission for humbly sharing insights into UK politics, economics, and more. The platform has provided us with a valuable opportunity to both share and learn extensively.
I'm so proud of my team member, Saraniya. She's truly a trailblazer in her education and in our work in mine action @UKinSriLanka @MAGsaveslives
Saraniya is a testament to the transformative power of education 📚 Her advocacy and work with @MAGsaveslives help develop employees' skills for them to move into alternative livelihood opportunities when Sri Lanka eventually becomes mine-free! #InvestinWomen #InspireInclusion
It’s Commonwealth Day! 🎉 Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration that brings people together from across the globe 🌍 Pictured is #Chevening Alumnus James Faiumu, who had the honour of representing Samoa at the 2023 celebrations at Westminster Abbey! chevening.org/living-in-the-…
Celebrating #IORA Day with @lkBritish colleagues, promoting marine conversation projects in #SriLanka 🐠
A pleasure to be part of @MFA_SriLanka's Indian Rim Association (IORA) commemoration today, which was attended by school children from across Sri Lanka. The UK was proud to showcase our work in supporting Sri Lanka preserve the health of our marine ecosystems.
We finally did it! 🙏 2 our partners for showing unwavering commitment 2 #WomenEmpowerment and being with us at @UNDPSriLanka’s mobile exhibition opening. Achieving #genderequity requires multi-partnerships & multi-sectoral approaches. Until 10 March at National Museum. #IWD2023
UK calls for all political parties in SL to honour IMF programme #dailymirror #srilanka dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/…
Roses are red, Violets are blue, Chevening will introduce you to new connections, And maybe even your soulmate too ❤️ Congratulations to #Chevening Alum Hasarel and Umesh who got married last month! The pair, who met through Chevening, even sealed the deal with a Chevening pen!
With singles like this, who needs a partner? 🤷♂️ Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! ❤️ #EnglandCricket | @jackleach1991
Good meeting w. Ms. Wijayatilaka, Chairperson of Office for Reparations & team on progress on monetary relief to victims of conflict; psycho social support & livelihoods supported by SDG Fund led by @IOMSriLanka grateful to 🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧 🇦🇺
Happy 76th #IndependenceDay Sri Lanka! Learn more about #SriLanka and the #Commonwealth 👉 bit.ly/40hqbFR