Enjoyed my visit to the Matara Art Festival and the guided tour by Festival Director Chanchala Gunewardena @Chanch_SL
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Ambassador Siri Walt
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Ambassador Siri Walt
@SwissAmbLKA
Ambassador of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, 🇨🇭Federal Department of Foreign Affairs @eda_dfae / @swissMFA
Sri Lanka Katılım Eylül 2018
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Congratulations on this important step!
ILO Sri Lanka & the Maldives@ILOColombo
Violence & harassment is unacceptable anywhere in the world of work 🚫 Today Sri Lanka moves towards a world of work free from violence & harassment, taking steps to #RatifyC190 (Convention 190) Ratification instrument will be deposited with @ilo in Geneva in the upcoming days
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Thank you for your kind words.
Vijitha Herath@HMVijithaHerath
Today I paid a call on Ambassador of Switzerland Siri Walt @SwissAmbLKA to sign the Book of Condolences open at the Swiss Embassy in Colombo. I conveyed the heartfelt sympathies of the Government and people of Sri Lanka to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones due to the fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Eve. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, and we wish the injured a speedy recovery. #diplomacyLK
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In the aftermath of the tragedy in Crans-Montana 🇨🇭on New Year‘s Eve, our thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims.
We are grateful for the messages of sympathy and solidarity we have received from our partners and friends in 🇱🇰.
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Ambassador Siri Walt retweetledi
What was a moment of joy turned into a tragedy in Crans-Montana last night, felt across the country and beyond. The Federal Council has taken note of this with deep dismay. Its thoughts are with the victims, the injured and their families and it extends its deepest condolences.
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Representatives from the Swiss Disaster Relief Expert teams called on Director General, Europe & North America Division Sugeeshwara Gunaratna yesterday @MFA_SriLanka.
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Ambassador Siri Walt retweetledi
End of mission for our team in #SriLanka 🇱🇰 after #CycloneDitwah
☑️Water reservoir & repairs for 13,000 people in Kandy & Kolongoda
☑️Cash assistance to 8,000 people in Trincomalee via @SLRedCross
☑️Food distribution for 12,500 people + 450 hygiene kits
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🇨🇭 has mobilised urgent humanitarian support to Sri Lanka.
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A Swiss Rapid Response Team arrived today to assist with Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) emergency response efforts, working closely with the DMC, following the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah.
@SwissDevCoop
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🇨🇭will send a Rapid Response Team to 🇱🇰, helping to meet needs in the fields of water and sanitation.
Swiss MFA@SwissMFA
#SriLanka has launched an appeal for international aid. 🇨🇭 is deploying specialists and equipment to meet needs in the region, particularly in the field of water and sanitation. 👉bit.ly/49VM9FJ
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Ambassador Siri Walt retweetledi
#Switzerland stands in solidarity with all those affected by the devastating impact of #CycloneDitwah and the exceptional floods.
Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the affected communities in #SriLanka, #Indonesia, #Thailand and #Malaysia.
🇨🇭 remains committed to supporting international relief efforts.
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#Switzerland congratulates Sabrina Dallafior on her election as the next Director-General of the @OPCW.
She can count on 🇨🇭 continuous commitment to supporting global efforts to a world free of #chemicalweapons.
👉bit.ly/48b8JHC
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Our thoughts are with all affected by the tragic loss of life and destruction from recent landslides and flooding in 🇱🇰.
Please stay safe and follow the advice of local authorities.
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It was a great pleasure to welcome the inaugural flight of Edelweiss Air from Zürich at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on 28 October 2025, marking the official resumption of direct air connectivity between 🇨🇭 and 🇱🇰.
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Ambassador Siri Walt retweetledi
🔔31 October marks 2⃣5⃣ years of #UNSCR 1325, the Women, Peace and Security agenda.✨
We reflect on women’s leadership in building #peace, #resilience, and #recovery in #SriLanka— and the shared responsibility to advance this agenda.
#ReclaimingPeace #WPSinSriLanka
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🇱🇰‘s first review by the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances in Geneva: @SwissPeaceHR & @SwissAmbLKA facilitated the participation of families of the disappeared. A victim-centered approach is essential for the implementation of the Convention, ratified by 🇱🇰in 2016. #CED
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🇨🇭welcomed a 🇱🇰parliamentary delegation for an immersive study tour of our political system, organized with the 🇱🇰🇨🇭Parliamentary Friendship Association. A meaningful dialogue at a pivotal time, as 🇱🇰advances political reforms and we will celebrate 70 yrs of diplo ties in 2026.
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Glad that 🇨🇭was part of the 1st and successful Colombo Peace Festival.
UN in Sri Lanka@UNSriLanka
That's a wrap on the first-ever Colombo Peace Film Festival🕊️ Thank you to all attendees & our partners for showcasing powerful films & documentaries from around the world to highlight our shared humanity & remind us that what unites us is stronger than what divides us.
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Colombo Peace Festival on September 19-21, including the 🇨🇭production The Negotiators
Reflecting on peace 🕊️is more important than ever.
Marc-André Franche@MAFrancheUN
📽️ Colombo Peace Film Festival 19–21 Sept. Featuring powerful films & documentaries from around the world, to spark reflection & dialogue on peace, reconciliation, and human rights 🕊️ View the *full programme and register here* 👉 bit.ly/3HX9SK0
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