Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archives

Monks ring ‘peace bell’ to mark Buddha’s birthday-by SHOAIB SABZWARI Global delegates gather at Taxila, immerse themselves in ancient Gandhara heritage Buddhist leaders from various countries visited the Taxila Museum and performed religious rituals. PHOTO: EXPRESS Source:Tribune TAXILA:International delegates comprising Buddhist monks, diplomats, and academics Thursday rang the ‘peace bell’ installed at the Taxila Museum, heralding the news of peace and prosperity in the region.Buddhist leaders from various countries visited the Taxila Museum and performed religious rituals. On the occasion of Buddha’s birthday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organised a two-day Vesakh ceremony. Buddhist monks from many countries, including Sri Lanka, Maldives, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, along with Buddhist scholars, and other guests, participated in the ceremony. ...

Yuan Wang 5 here from August 16-22 Source:Sundayobserver The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China on August 12, 2022 informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via Diplomatic Note that the Vessel Yuan Wang 5 was scheduled to arrive in the port of Hambantota on August 16, 2022 and applied for clearance for replenishment purposes for the new dates – August 16 to 22, 2022. Having considered all material in place, on August 13, 2022, the clearance to the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China was conveyed for the deferred arrival of the vessel from August 16-22, 2022, a media release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated yesterday. The Ministry reiterated Sri Lanka’s policy of cooperation and friendship with all countries. ...