Sri Lanka in Italy

🙏🏼 Wishing you warm blessings on the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr 🌙✨ May this special day bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to all. Eid Mubarak 🕌🌙

Eid-ul-Fitr, celebrated upon the sighting of the new moon following a month of fasting observed by Muslims across the world, is one of the most significant occasions in the Islamic religious calendar. Fasting during Ramadan, which constitutes one of the five pillars of Islam, reflects the importance of distancing oneself from worldly desires and embracing a virtuous way of life founded on sacrifice and self-restraint. The observance of Ramadan conveys a number of profound humanitarian and social messages to the global community. At its core, Ramadan instils compassion within the hearts of the faithful. It nurtures individuals who are willing to empathise with others, understand the pain of hunger as their own, and embrace fellow human beings with compassion and a spirit of brotherhood. During this period, the noble values of peace, equality and coexistence further enrich the conduct of believers. For an entire month, they observe the disciplines of fasting, a time devoted to spiritual nourishment. Therefore, I believe that the season of Ramadan serves as a powerful lesson to the world in humanity and brotherhood through lived example. This year's Eid-ul-Fitr is being observed at a time when the entire world is facing difficult and challenging circumstances. I sincerely pray that, through the blessings of the observances and prayers of this Ramadan, these challenges will soon subside, giving rise to a world that all aspire to, one in which the rights and freedoms of all are safeguarded, and where peace, prosperity and harmonious coexistence prevail. As we have successfully overcome challenges in the past, we remain firmly committed, as a government, to confronting this challenge with courage, managing it effectively, and ensuring that the country's economy and the lives of its people continue to progress without hardship or disruption. Setting aside differences, I call upon everyone to unite with this national effort and extend their steadfast support. I convey my heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community in Sri Lanka and around the world for a peaceful and harmonious Eid-ul-Fitr. Eid Mubarak! Anura Kumara Dissanayake President Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 21 March 2026

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Pleased to mark IORA Day 2026 and the launch of the IORA Sri Lanka Centre of Excellence on Ocean Sciences & Environment, hosted in collaboration with the Ocean University of Sri Lanka. (1/3)

Vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen to Conduct Marine Scientific Survey jointly with Sri Lanka Read more: mfa.gov.lk/en/vessel-dr-f… #DiplomacyLK #lka

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath Participates in the Raisina Dialogue 2026 Read more: mfa.gov.lk/en/minister-of… #DiplomacyLK #lka

Ambassador of Sri Lanka @Satya_Rodrigo was pleased to join with other Diplomats, Academia, Business community and other members of the #Commonwealth at the Commonwealth Day 2026 event organised organized by the @CwealthClubRome at the Chamber of Deputies on Monday 9 March 2026

Met with Dr. Ian Borg, Deputy Prime Minister & FM of Malta, on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi. Discussed maritime cooperation, tourism, visa facilitation, and launching bilateral consultations. Invited Maltese investors to explore opportunities in Sri Lanka’s tech hubs, green infrastructure, and Colombo Port City. Reaffirmed commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka -Malta relations.

The Embassy will be open on one Sunday each month for 2026.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 in Rome will be open this Sunday, 8 March 2026 for consular services from 900am-100pm. Please note that Embassy is open for one Sunday each month. Please see list of dates in last image and at: srilankaembassyrome.org/the-embassy/

During the mtg he handed over a letter from President @anuradisanayake inviting the Holy Father @Pontifex to visit 🇱🇰next year. He further conveyed that such visit would greatly enhance multicultural harmony in the country. @SLinItaly coordinated mtg with @SLUNGeneva (2/2)

Leader of the House & Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Hon @BimalRathnayake met with Under-Secretary for Relations with States, Mons. Mihăiţă Blaj at the @TerzaLoggia of the Apostolic Palace Vatican today. (1/2)

Crishan Kalugamage, who grew up in Negombo idolising Aravinda de Silva and Sanath Jayasuriya, moved to Italy when he was 16. He works at a pizzeria in Lucca while chasing his cricket dreams. Today, he was named Man of the Match, taking 3/18 to lead Italy to a famous victory over Nepal

Warmest Congratulations to the Azzuris- the Italian 🇮🇹 Cricket 🏏 team for their historic 10 wicket win 🏆 over Nepal 🇳🇵!

Pleased to have a fruitful meeting with Dep Minister @DepMinTourismCy Hon Kostas Koumi @costaskoumis on tourism cooperation, sharing best practises & enhancing bilateral cooperation 🤝 between Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 & Cyprus 🇨🇾 to promote people to people contacts in travel & tourism #lka

🙏🏼 to Ms. Eleni Apeyitou, Head of Dept for Economic, Cultural & Climate Diplomacy @eapeyitou & Dr. Demetris Assos, Head of Asia & Oceania Dept of the @CyprusMFA for a wonderful meeting to discuss ways to deepen Sri Lanka 🇱🇰Cyprus 🇨🇾 bilateral relations in a number of diff areas

This #TravelTuesday takes us to Sri Lanka’s legendary Lion’s Rock! The Ancient City of Sigiriya rises 180m above the forest—once a royal capital, later a Buddhist monastery, it was inscribed on the UNESCO #WorldHeritage List in 1982. Learn more: whc.unesco.org/en/list/202

Deeply saddened by the tragic shooting at a school in British Columbia, Canada. On behalf of the Government and people of Sri Lanka, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. May they find strength, comfort, and peace during this profoundly difficult time. @AnitaAnandMP #DiplomacyLk #lka

Deeply appreciative of the warm remarks by H.E. @PresidentCYP @Christodulides to newly appointed Heads of Mission. We value our growing bilateral cooperation & the recognition of the Sri Lankan community’s positive contribution 🙏🏼 to Cypriot society. 🇱🇰🇨🇾 gov.cy/en/speeches/ad…