EU in Sri Lanka @EU_in_Sri_Lanka@respublicae.eu

@EU_in_Sri_Lanka’s honour and a privilege to be part of this celebration !
RT @GermanAmbColo: Grateful that the President of 🇱🇰 joined dinner with the EU HoMs on the occasion of 🇩🇪‘s national day. 🇩🇪 stands at 🇱🇰‘s side in these difficult times!

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1577195629104594944

As we celebrate #peaceday2022, the 🇪🇺renews its commitment to a 🌍 free of racism and racial discrimination; where #humanrights are respected and compassion & empathy triumph over suspicion and hatred.

#EndracismBuildpeace
#PeaceDay2022
#EU4peace&inclusion

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1572558200339308546

In the global fight for #humanrights, #democracy, the rule of law, the right to health and access to basic services, the 🇪🇺 is committed to embracing new opportunities, addressing new challenges, & stepping up its leadership role.

#EU4Democracy #InternationalDayofDemocracy2022

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1570278181189419009

Around🌍European civil protection & #humanitarian aid operators work tirelessly to save others. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we celebrate & honour all those on the frontlines, as #ItTakesAVillage to support people in crisis.

👉Statement by @JosepBorrellF: http://bit.ly/3psE2aX

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1560473032048648195

This #InternationalYouthDay, 🇪🇺 recognizes the importance of encouraging #youngpeople to become active citizens & agents of change to ‘build back better’ in a manner that leverages all generations’ strengths & knowledge.

#intergenerationalsolidarity
#IYD2022

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1557933020950167553

1/2-Had a constructive meeting w/ Pres.@RW_UNP today.🇪🇺is a partner in challenging times. For us, protection of civil & #humanrights, above all #freedom of expression & right to #dissent, is of utmost importance. We agree bringing 🇱🇰back on track requires joint & inclusive action

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1557368103176065029

🚨 👨🏿‍💻Did you know that the crime of people trafficking has now conquered #cyberspace❓

But, technology also presents us with the opportunity to step up our efforts to #EndHumanTrafficking

#WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1553246167164764161

A historic moment for #OurOcean🌊🐋

#EU adopted its revised Agenda for International Ocean Governance. It is setting the course for the global action to protect, restore and use the ocean´s enormous potential in a sustainable way.🌏
https://europa.eu/!RfQcfd

#OceanEU #BluePlanet

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1541650394333462529

Today is International #MSMEDay!

#SmallBusinesses are the backbone of society, contributing to the economy and sustaining local livelihoods, especially during challenging times.

Together with our development partners, the EU has supported many local companies over the years.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1541322892553732096

Torture has no place in any society.

Read the full statement by the #EU High Representative / Vice President @JosepBorrellF: 👇
https://eeas.europa.eu/eeas/international-day-support-victims-torture-statement-high-representativevice-president-josep-0_en

#VictimsOfTorture #EndTorture #EU4HumanRights

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1540961244496203776

EU + 🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱🇩🇪🇷🇴Ambassadors met with H.E. President Rajapaksa. The way out of the crisis is through structural reforms at all levels. Sri Lankans resilience deserves EU support.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1540266399272079360

🐋To maintain a healthy ocean with abundant wildlife & to stabilize the climate, it’s critical that 30% of our planet’s lands, waters & ocean are protected

With projects like #COLIBRI & @ProjctPromise we protect marine ecosystems & help reduce ocean litter in the waters🐋

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1534444824740470784

Safe food 🥘 is critical, not only for #foodsecurity but also for livelihood, resilience and health.

We are partnering with @UNIDO_SriLanka and @FAOSriLanka to promote #foodsafety

#WorldFoodSafetyDay

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1534103782396772352

Art For Peace - Kids Art Competition is completed🎨

Congratulations to the young winning artists: Sithula, Sarasija and Ranumi! 👏

All info here: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/sri-lanka/children%E2%80%99s-art-competition-art-peace-winners-announced_en

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1532982416582885376

Equality, respect for dignity & diversity are at the heart of the European Union 🇪🇺.

👉🏽 Declaration of HR/VP Josep Borrell on behalf of 🇪🇺for the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia: https://bit.ly/3wt7MHT

🏳️‍🌈 #IDAHOT2022

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1526495253666086912

Wishing everyone a peaceful #VesakDay

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1525710775716814851

"In the era of social media, press freedom is harder to define but more important than ever. It is the ultimate test of our accountability" remarked Ambassador Chaibi at #WorldPressFreedomDay 2022 event jointly organised by @EU_in_Sri_Lanka & @Unescoindi together with @SLPI

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1521819119095480321

📢 New podcast episode: 'In Search of Peace'

Host @GeorgeihCooke sat with EU Deputy Head of Mission Thorsten Bargfrede & former Chair of @HRCSriLanka Dr Deepika Udagama to discuss contemporary challenges to peace and the way ahead in Europe and Sri Lanka

https://europa.eu/!Dfckwq

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1519912705603383296

Geographical Indication for Ceylon Cinnamon in the EU. Sri Lanka's first GI product. #buildingresilience

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1519555156769226752

Ambassador Chaibi spoke with @EuCham_SL about the sanctions related to Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine and their relevance for Sri Lankan businesses.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1519281627611942917