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The new High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to South Africa, His Excellency W. Shehan Ratnavale assumed his duties at the High Commission on 19th August 2011.
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Visit of Sri Lankan Trade delegation to SAITEX Trade Exhibition in South Africa from 15th –20th July 2011 – I
SINDBAD (PVT) LTD UNIVERSAL EXPORT
BIO EXTRACTS KELANI CABLES
SAMSON INTERNATIONAL DANKOTUWA PORCELAIN
PHOENIX INDUSTRIES STRAIGHT –LINE INTERNATIONAL
   
   
   
   
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Visit of Sri Lankan Trade delegation to SAITEX Trade Exhibition in South Africa from 15th –20th July 2011 – II
Meeting with SPAR representatives at their Head Office. Meeting with SPAR representatives at their Head Office
Interaction season with the members of South African Chambers of Commerce and Industry – SACCI Interaction season with the members of South African Chambers of Commerce and Industry – SACCI
Networking Dinner Hosted by the High Commission for the visiting Delegation. Networking Dinner Hosted by the High Commission for the visiting Delegation.
Sri Lankan Pavilion at the GALLEGHER Exhibition & Convention Centre, Midrand Sri Lankan Pavilion at the GALLEGHER Exhibition & Convention Centre, Midrand
Promoting “Ceylon Tea” Promoting Sri Lanka Tourism – “Visit Sri Lanka 2011”
   
   
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LET US REVITALIZE OUR MORAL LIFE – Buddhists in South Africa commemorate the 2600th Anniversary of the Enlightenment of Lord Buddha, 17th May 2011.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Sri Lankans celebrate Sinhala & Tamil New Year in Pretoria, 17th April 2011.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Showing the unity and support to our Home Team, Sri Lankans in South Africa gathered to High Commissioner’s residence in Pretoria to watch the live telecast of ICC Cricket World Cup finals on 2nd April 2011.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Sri Lankan Students in COURTNEY HOUSE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL in Pretoria celebrated their International Day on 26th March 2011.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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New Sri Lanka High Commissioner to the Republic of Mozambique
HE D. Wijesinghe, the current resident Sri Lanka High Commissioner in South Africa presented his credentials to His Excellency Armanado Emilio Guebuza , President of the Republic of Mozambique on 23rd March 2011 in Maputo, as the newly accredited High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Mozambique.  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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63rd Independence Anniversary of Sri Lanka, Friday 4th, February 2011
The 63rd Anniversary of the independence of Sri Lanka was celebrated by the Sri Lanka High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, on the 4th of February, 2011.

The main ceremony was held at the official residence and all members of the Sri Lankan community resident in South Africa and the other countries, to which the High Commission is accredited, had been invited.
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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“Let Us Serve the Public with Loving Kindness - 2011”
Commencing work for the new year, on 3rd January 2011, all members of the staff participated at a special programme themed as “Let Us Serve the Public with Loving Kindness - 2011”.  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Sri Lanka participates at the “17th World Festival of Youth and Students, 12-21 December 2010 in Pretoria”
Nearly 200 of Sri Lankan Youths led by Hon. Duminda Dissanayake, Deputy Minister of Youth and Skills Development together with Hon. Namal Rajapaksa and group of young Members of Parliament, represented Sri Lanka at the “17th World Festival of Youth and Students 2010” in Pretoria  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Dayata Sevana” National Programme for planting 1.1 Million trees in Sri Lanka, 15th November 2010
Extending cooperation for the “Dayata Sevana” National Programme for planting 1.1 Million trees in Sri Lanka to mark the 65th Birthday and the inauguration of the second term of His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa, High Commissioner Mr. D. Wijesinghe planted a Mango tree in the High Commission premises at 10.07 am on 15th November 2010.

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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‘Sri Lanka Stall’ at the International Day Exhibition of the University of Pretoria, 8th October 2010
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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HE the High Commissioner and the staff met the members of “WAYABA” Cricket Team on 18th September 2010, during their tour to South Africa for T20 Champions Trophy
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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The Mobile Consular Service in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, on 12th September 2010
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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HE the High Commissioner meets the Vice Chancellor of the University of Pretoria, Prof Cheryl de la Rey, on 26th August 2010.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Mr. D. Wijesinghe, the resident High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Pretoria, presents his Credentials to the Right Honourable Sir Anerood Jugnauth, the President of Mauritius, on 06 July 2010 in Port Louis, Capital of Mauritius, as the newly accredited High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Mauritius.  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Visit to the Human Rights Commission of South Africa, 24th August 2010
Courtesy call on Adv. Mabedle Lawrence Mushwana , Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of South Africa,  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Staff of the Mission joins the celebrations on official kick–off of the FIFA World Cup on 11th June 2010
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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HE the High Commissioner’s visit to Durban, 29 April – 1 May 2010.
Meeting with Hon Roy Padayachie, Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration Meeting with Mr Logie Naidoo Deputy Mayor of Ethekwini Municipality
 
Meeting with Ms Ela Ghandi  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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