Activities 2024 – Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Cuba https://srilankaembcuba.org Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:08:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://srilankaembcuba.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/favicon.png Activities 2024 – Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Cuba https://srilankaembcuba.org 32 32 Inauguration of the Sri Lankan Wall at the ELAM. https://srilankaembcuba.org/inauguration-of-the-sri-lankan-wall-at-the-elam/ https://srilankaembcuba.org/inauguration-of-the-sri-lankan-wall-at-the-elam/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:31:04 +0000 https://srilankaembcuba.org/?p=5233

H.E. the Ambassador, Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne attended the inauguration of the Sri Lankan Wall at the Latin America School of Medicine (ELAM), an initiative promoted by the Sri Lankan students of this prestigious medical school with courtesy of the Sri Lankan Embassy.
The inauguration was attended by the Rector of ELAM, Ms. Yoandra Muros, the international relations specialist, Ms. Juana M de la Llana Avila, and Sri Lankan students.
Walls have been allocated for students of different nationalities to print and display the interests of their countries.
The artistic creation of this Wall is a faithful replica of the original photo given to the artist and demonstrates the multicultural aspects of Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan Wall identifies Sri Lankan students, feeling that they are a little closer to home. This Wall will also represent future generations of Sri Lankan students at ELAM
]]> https://srilankaembcuba.org/inauguration-of-the-sri-lankan-wall-at-the-elam/feed/ 0 Courtesy visit to Ché Guevara Center in Havana. https://srilankaembcuba.org/courtesy-visit-to-che-guevara-center-in-havana/ https://srilankaembcuba.org/courtesy-visit-to-che-guevara-center-in-havana/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:24:30 +0000 https://srilankaembcuba.org/?p=5220
Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, the Ambassador and staff members of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Havana visited the Che Guevara’s Center today, 21st November 2024, and met the Director Mrs. Aleida March, the spouse of Che Guevara and Mrs. Aleida Guevara, daughter.
Mr. Claudio Monzón, Deputy Director of Asia from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, and the specialist of Asia also attended the courtesy visit.
The Ambassador, on behalf of the people and Government of Sri Laka, donated the book “Young Ché” written by Ernesto Lynch, Ché’s father, and translated into Singhalese by Mr. Samarasinghe Gunasekara.
The donation of the book represents the strong ties of friendship and solidarity with the Cuban people.
The spouse of Ché Guevara presented two books on Ché Guevara to the Ambassador.
Ché Guevara was the First Envoy of Cuba to visit Sri Lanka in 1959 after Sri Lanka officially recognized the revolutionary Government.
]]> https://srilankaembcuba.org/courtesy-visit-to-che-guevara-center-in-havana/feed/ 0 Embassy of Sri Lanka at the 40th Edition of FIHAV 2024. https://srilankaembcuba.org/embassy-of-sri-lanka-at-the-40th-edition-of-fihav-2024/ https://srilankaembcuba.org/embassy-of-sri-lanka-at-the-40th-edition-of-fihav-2024/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:15:17 +0000 https://srilankaembcuba.org/?p=5204
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Havana participated in the 40th Edition of the International Trade Fair of Havana, the most important event in the island for the promotion of trade and business opportunities.
H.E the Ambassador, Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne (Retd.) participated in the Fair’s program, in particular at the Opening Ceremony and the Investment Forum, in which high level dignitaries of the Government of Cuba and important national and foreign companies were present.
H.E the Ambassador warmly welcomed the large number of visitors to the Sri Lankan stall, where a high profile was maintained in the promotion of Ceylon Tea, Sri Lankan spices and Sri Lankan tourism.
Several international travel agencies as well as tea exporting companies approached the Sri Lanka stall, both interested in obtaining relevant information about Sri Lankan tourism and tea production, respectively.
The presence of Sri Lanka at this important event after 15 years of absence demonstrated the great interest that exists in Sri Lanka as well as the extensive business opportunities that could be realized between entrepreneurs during such an important trade fair.
]]> https://srilankaembcuba.org/embassy-of-sri-lanka-at-the-40th-edition-of-fihav-2024/feed/ 0 Donation of the book: “My Life Fidel Castro”. https://srilankaembcuba.org/donation-of-the-book-my-life-fidel-castro/ https://srilankaembcuba.org/donation-of-the-book-my-life-fidel-castro/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:17:29 +0000 https://srilankaembcuba.org/?p=5140

H.E. the Ambassador, Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne (Retd.) donated a Sinhalese version of the book “My life Fidel Castro” at a simple ceremony held at the Fidel Castro Center in Havana on 16 October 2024. The book was written by Ignacio Ramonet and translated by Abaya Hewawasam. 

Dr. René González Barrios Director of the Fidel Castro Center received the book and stated the book will be a valuable addition to the collection of books of biography of Fidel Castro in several languages. Donation of this book is a testimony of Sri Lanka´s solidarity with the Cuban people. 

]]> https://srilankaembcuba.org/donation-of-the-book-my-life-fidel-castro/feed/ 0 Sri Lanka Electronic Travel Authorization system (ETA). https://srilankaembcuba.org/sri-lanka-electronic-travel-authorization-system-eta/ https://srilankaembcuba.org/sri-lanka-electronic-travel-authorization-system-eta/#respond Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:48:25 +0000 https://srilankaembcuba.org/?p=5099

The Electronic Travel Authorization system (ETA) has been reinstated enabling the tourist to obtain Sri Lankan visa online via the following web link: https://eta.gov.lk/

Visa fees are applicable as per the ETA system.

]]> https://srilankaembcuba.org/sri-lanka-electronic-travel-authorization-system-eta/feed/ 0 Courtesy call on the President of ICAP. https://srilankaembcuba.org/courtesy-call-on-the-president-of-the-cuban-institute-of-friendship-among-the-peoples-icap/ https://srilankaembcuba.org/courtesy-call-on-the-president-of-the-cuban-institute-of-friendship-among-the-peoples-icap/#respond Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:46:31 +0000 https://srilankaembcuba.org/?p=5081

H.E. the Ambassador had a courtesy call on the President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship among the Peoples (ICAP) and Hero of the Republic of Cuba, Mr. Fernando Gonzalez. 

]]> https://srilankaembcuba.org/courtesy-call-on-the-president-of-the-cuban-institute-of-friendship-among-the-peoples-icap/feed/ 0 Meeting with H.E. the Minister of Science, Technology and Environment. https://srilankaembcuba.org/meeting-with-the-minister-of-science-technology-and-environment/ https://srilankaembcuba.org/meeting-with-the-minister-of-science-technology-and-environment/#respond Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:20:15 +0000 https://srilankaembcuba.org/?p=5062

H.E Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, Ambassador met the Minister of Science, Technology and Environment, H.E Eduardo Martinez Diaz on 13.09.2024.

Director of International Relations and Chief of the Cabinet were also present at the meeting.

Both parties expressed interest in strengthening the bilateral relations in the field of science and technology between the two countries.

An MOU was signed between the two countries on science and technology in 2016 and was subsequently renewed for further two years in 2021. Ambassador proposed to renew the MOU incorporating new clauses to suit the contemporary needs beneficial for both countries. The Minister is also of the view that the MOU should be renewed with new clauses.

The Minister invited the Ambassador to visit the Cuban Government Science and Technology Research Centers in order for him to get firsthand information.

The investment proposal submitted by a Sri Lankan Company was also taken for discussion.

The Meeting was very fruitful and productive.

]]> https://srilankaembcuba.org/meeting-with-the-minister-of-science-technology-and-environment/feed/ 0 Farewell meeting on the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. https://srilankaembcuba.org/farewell-meeting-on-the-dean-of-the-diplomatic-corps-in-cuba/ https://srilankaembcuba.org/farewell-meeting-on-the-dean-of-the-diplomatic-corps-in-cuba/#comments Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:16:18 +0000 https://srilankaembcuba.org/?p=5031

H.E. Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, Ambassador had a farewell meeting with H.E. Mr. Akram Samhan, Ambassador of Palestine in Cuba and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps who has completed his tenure in Cuba.

]]> https://srilankaembcuba.org/farewell-meeting-on-the-dean-of-the-diplomatic-corps-in-cuba/feed/ 1 Celebration of the 65th Anniversary of bilateral relations. https://srilankaembcuba.org/sri-lankan-embassy-in-havana-celebrated-the-65th-anniversary-of-bilateral-relations-between-sri-lanka-and-cuba/ https://srilankaembcuba.org/sri-lankan-embassy-in-havana-celebrated-the-65th-anniversary-of-bilateral-relations-between-sri-lanka-and-cuba/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:20:27 +0000 https://srilankaembcuba.org/?p=4935

Sri Lankan Embassy in Havana celebrated the 65th Anniversary of bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Cuba at the Hotel Nacional, with the participation of the Honourable Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Carlos Fernández de Cossío; the Vice Minister of Foreign Trade, Mrs. Deborah Rivas; the Vice Minister of Education, Mr. Reynaldo Velázquez Zaldívar; the Vice Minister of Science, Technology & Environment, Mr. Armando Rodríguez Batista as well as the President of the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples, Mr. Fernando González. The event was also attended by the Ambassadors of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to Cuba.

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]]> https://srilankaembcuba.org/sri-lankan-embassy-in-havana-celebrated-the-65th-anniversary-of-bilateral-relations-between-sri-lanka-and-cuba/feed/ 0 President of Cuba meets H.E. the Ambassador of Sri Lanka. https://srilankaembcuba.org/the-ambassador-met-the-president-of-the-republic-of-cuba/ https://srilankaembcuba.org/the-ambassador-met-the-president-of-the-republic-of-cuba/#respond Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:27:08 +0000 https://srilankaembcuba.org/?p=4925

H.E. the Ambassador, Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne met the President of the Republic of Cuba, H.E. Mr. Miguel Díaz Canel at the Palace of the Revolution, on the occasion of the 65th Anniversary of bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Cuba. During the meeting issues of mutual interest for both countries were discussed.

The Ambassador met the President of the Republic of Cuba
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