EU in Sri Lanka @EU_in_Sri_Lanka@respublicae.eu

Launch of the flagship Justice Reform Programme (JURE - EU funding worth EUR 18 million) with Minister Sabry & UN partners.

Ambassador Chaibi noted: An efficient and inclusive justice sector is critical for social cohesion & to strengthen trust between the State & citizens.

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At today’s launch of the Sri Lanka Barometer, Deputy Head of Mission Thorsten Bargfrede welcomed the results of the first annual nation-wide survey on perceptions of reconciliation and social cohesion.

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It was a pleasure to meet @kunleaden to explore synergies with @EU_in_Sri_Lanka funded programs on gender.
RT @UNFPASriLanka: .@unfpa Representative for #SriLanka and the #Maldives @kunleaden paid a courtesy call to @EU_in_Sri_Lanka Ambassador Denis Chaibi today to discuss potential areas for collaboration including safety of #WomenAtWork for a #violence free SL for all #women

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Sri Lanka will also benefit from this five-year program (2021-2026) to help spur investments in energy, water, waste management, transport, logistics, and green buildings.
#EUGreenDeal #sustainabledevelopment
RT @EU_in_India: 6⃣ South Asian nations, including India 🇮🇳 to benefit from a new USD$ 21.5 million (EUR 18 million) funding from the #EU 🇮🇳, which will help to accelerate climate-smart, inclusive infrastructure investmen…

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@EU_in_Sri_Lanka took part in the Joint Commission in Brussels, with constructive and mutual engagement, reflected in the joint press release
RT @PAMPALONIPAOLA: Joint press release of 24th meeting of EU-#SriLanka Joint Commission that I co-chaired with Admiral Colombage, Secretary, Foreign Ministry. We discussed governance, reconciliation, human rights, trade, development, climate change, security, etc. ➡️ https://www.eeas.eur…

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Speaking at the annual advocacy conference organized by @generation_sl and Media Diversity Institute, Head of Cooperation Jenny Correia Nunes highlighted the various opportunities and challenges posed by new communication and information technologies.

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@EU_in_Sri_Lanka congratulates #SriLanka on its national day !

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@EU_Partnerships + @GermanyinSL funding social cohesion for a peaceful and inclusive society in #SriLanka
RT @GermanAmbColo: 1/2 Encouraging to see that the Hon. Minister of Justice fully supports SCOPE, the new program on Social Cohesion and Peace jointly financed by the EU and Germany (11mn Euros or 2.5bn Rupees), implemented by #GIZ SL.

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Ambassador Denis Chaibi together with Sri Lanka Tourism Chairperson Kimarli Fernando, launched the initial stage of the island’s first ever long distance walking trail, with the unveiling of the signage at the trailhead. #sustainabletourism #greenrecovery @sltda_srilanka

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The EU-Sri Lanka Investor Dialogue was chaired today by Hon. Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, with the support of the Board of Investment, and with the participation of EU and Member State Ambassadors.

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EU Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific @GVisentinEU: Sri Lanka as my first mission in my current function is not a coincidence, given that it is at the heart of the Indo-Pacific and because of the current state of play of EU-SL relations. 🇪🇺🇱🇰

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EU Ambassador Denis Chaibi in his opening remarks at the seminar on "EU Indo-Pacific Strategy through Sri Lanka's Lens: Opportunities for Cooperation and Partnership" thanked Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris & Foreign Secretary Colombage for chairing the sessions. @MFA_SriLanka

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.@EU_in_Sri_Lanka First meeting of the first official mission of @GVisentinEU, the EU’s special envoy for the #IndoPacific, with 🇱🇰 Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Colombage. Full Support for a rules-based order in the Indian Ocean.

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The EU-funded PROMISE project held its first Policy Roundtable in Sri Lanka, focusing on local efforts to prevent marine litter including a discussion of gaps and challenges and some early recommendations. @switchasia
#cleanoceans #EUGreenDeal

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@EU_in_Sri_Lanka presented funding plans for #SriLanka to Treasury Secretary Attygalle. 60 million EUR till 2024 for green recovery, social cohesion, inclusive society. Looking forward to implementing these actions @EUClimateAction #greendeal @EU_Partnerships

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@EU_in_Sri_Lanka Was honored to be at @FregatteBayern during its stop in #colombo. Thank you @GermanAmbColo. Working with all Member States on #IndoPacific.
RT @AlexLuck9: German frigate BAYERN continues to PASSEX her way back home, here with the Sri Lanka Navy OPV Sayurala, which is derived from the Indian Saryu-class and was built in Goa.

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This is Matilda Fernando, a woman entrepreneur who transforms plastic bottles into vases and eco-bricks in #chillaw with @SriUnops and @unwomenSriLanka. EU will invest in #circulareconomy in #srilanka @EUClimateAction #greendeal @EU_Partnerships

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@EU_in_Sri_Lanka visited a solid waste recycling project in Puttalam set up by @SriUnops and @unwomenSriLanka. EU will invest in #circulareconomy in #srilanka @EUClimateAction #greendeal @EU_Partnerships

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@EU_in_Sri_Lanka met with farmers associations in #Mannar to better understand the impact of climate change and the importance of fertilizers for paddies production. @EUClimateAction #greendeal @EU_Partnerships

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