"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://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1519912705603383296
Geographical Indication for Ceylon Cinnamon in the EU. Sri Lanka's first GI product. #buildingresilience
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Ceylon Cinnamon is the first Sri Lankan product with Geographical Indication in the EU! Ambassador Chaibi presented the certification to @EDB_SriLanka yesterday.
http://www.themorning.lk/ceylon-cinnamon-becomes-first-sl-product-with-gi/
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1519520780476125184
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
Since arriving in #srilanka, I have been captivated by the incredible influence Bawa, Ena de Silva,Senanayake,Barbara Sansoni had on the world of art. My w-e pilgrimages to barefoot will continue, with special thoughts for B.’ Legacy
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1518269067802464256
.@EU_in_Sri_Lanka is providing LKR 60 mn in grants to support small tourism businesses, in partnership with @sltda_srilanka. The first three companies received their grants earlier this week. This is part of the EU-funded Tourism Resilience Project.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1517673570427707392
Today, on the 3rd anniversary of Easter Sunday attacks, the EU remembers the lives lost, the injured, and all those grieving their loved ones. We stand by the Sri Lankan people as they continue to deal with the aftermath of this difficult chapter in the country’s history.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1516976745618247680
@EU_in_Sri_Lanka + 🇷🇴🇫🇷🇩🇪🇳🇱🇮🇹deplore loss of life and injuries after the Rambukkana events. Any violence has to be condemned and the EU reiterates need for restraint from both authorities and demonstrators. EU encourage all parties to find political solutions to current crisis.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1516642773226508291
Wishes for a peaceful and blessed #Easter
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1515505259749453826
Wishing strength and resilience to all Sri Lankans on this Sinhala and Tamil New Year
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1514274570077089792
.@EU_in_Sri_Lanka issues the following joint statement on recent developments in #SriLanka together with the diplomatic missions of the EU Member States and with the diplomatic missions of Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, & the United Kingdom.
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🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1512350454604259328
Another sign of support by @EU_in_Sri_Lanka.
RT @UNDPEU: Diversity is our strength.
In #SriLanka, together with @EU_FPI we empower communities and promote social cohesion and harmony within a regional programme aimed at preventing violent extremism.
https://undpsrilanka.exposure.co/one-community-one-people
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1512037509085097985
Wishing you a peaceful holy month of #Ramadan
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1510498292823646211
Concerned by the state of emergency, EU strongly urges Sri Lankan authorities to safeguard democratic rights of all citizens, including right to free assembly and dissent, which has to be peaceful. Challenging times for Sri Lankan people- EU continues to follow situation closely
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1510194818009473025
#PTA was passed in 1979. @EU_in_Sri_Lanka welcomes today's amendments as first steps in the right direction. The EU urges #SriLanka to take further steps to make the PTA fully compliant with international norms and to continue reducing the use of the PTA.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1506614440673824768
📣The European Union Delegation to Sri Lanka and Maldives is looking for a Press and Information Officer.
Follow the link for more information and how to apply 👇
https://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/sri-lanka/113201/european-union-delegation-sri-lanka-looking-press-and-information-officer_en
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1506165765434707969
📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED until 31st March 2022!
Funded traineeship for young graduates @EU_in_Sri_Lanka
Follow the link for more information and how to apply:
https://europa.eu/!wpymjx
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1505858948867440643
Press Release on International Support for Ukraine and Condemnation of Russian Aggression
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14 Heads of Mission to Sri Lanka "urge the Government of Sri Lanka to join in vocal support for Ukraine and international law, including the UN Charter"
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1504766776487329798
@EU_in_Sri_Lanka met with #Ukraine Ambassador Igor Polikha, to support his appeal for active support from the country he is accredited to: #srilanka
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/EU_in_Sri_Lanka/status/1504313041822920709
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