EU in Sri Lanka @EU_in_Sri_Lanka@respublicae.eu

.@EU_in_Sri_Lanka Welcomes the recent releases on bail of those detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Civil society’s Critical engagement on PTA reforms and human rights issues should be welcomed rather than met with hostility.

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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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EU Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific Gabriele Visentin outlined the thematic content of the EU Indo-Pacific Strategy launched in September 2021, highlighting its relevance for further engagement between the EU and Sri Lanka.

https://www.ft.lk/news/LKI-and-EU-host-conference-on-EU-Indo-Pacific-Strategy/56-729977

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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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#mannar’s waters = livelihood for communities, but illegal fishing, climate change, lack of links/cold chain with markets make their situation difficult. @EU_in_Sri_Lanka has helped before and will look at future activities.

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Good discussion with the Office of Missing Persons in #mannar on mandate and progress

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