Diplomat; Sri Lanka๐ฑ๐ฐ Ambassador to Italy ๐ฎ๐น Malta ๐ฒ๐น San Marino ๐ธ๐ฒ Greece ๐ฌ๐ท Cyprus ๐จ๐พ & Perm Rep to FAO, WFP, IFAD & ICCROM. ~My tweets are my own
#FoodSafety is everyone's business. At @FAO, we reaffirm our support to Members by providing science-based solutions for strengthening food control systems, advancing standards & building capacities to reduce foodborne disease. #4Betters#WorldFoodSafetyDay
It was a wonderful opportunity to share Ceylon Tea โ๏ธ with people from around the ๐ and exploring not only the art of tea appreciation ๐ซ but also the many creative ways tea can be paired with & incorporated into ๐จโ๐ณ food. ๐ฅ My sincere thanks to everyone ๐ค who joined us. ๐๐ผ โบ๏ธ
We were delighted to collaborate with Fabiola Ruggiero of Cose di Te and Chef Suresh Kekulthotuwage in celebrating the rich heritage and unique flavors of ๐ฑ๐ฐ Ceylon tea โ๏ธat International Tea Day 2026 at FAO on 21 May 2026.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka participated in International Tea Day 2026 held at @FAO on 21 May 2026 and showcased ๐ฑ๐ฐโs rich โ๏ธ tea culture & culinary creativity on use of Ceylon Tea and have a live demonstration at the FAO FoodS Lab interactive kitchen. #lka
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Was pleased to open the Sri Lanka Pavilion at the TuttoFood Milan 2026 with the Consul General of Sri Lanka in Milan & meet 12 companies showcasing ๐ฑ๐ฐ food and beverage products including Ceylon tea, cinnamon, spices, coconut based products & fruits & veg
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Tea connects cultures, supports livelihoods, strengthens rural economies & contributes to global #FoodSecurity. This #TeaDay & every day, let's support tea farmers, promote sustainable value chains & work together for a greener, more resilient future. #4Betters
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Rome is pleased to celebrate International Tea Day at @FAO. As the home of world-renowned Ceylon Tea, ๐ฑ๐ฐ proudly joins the global community in recognizing the cultural, economic, and social value of tea and the communities behind every cup #teaday#tea
I know these tend to be subjective but it's awesome to see not one, but two Sri Lankan restaurants make it to a "Best Restaurants in NYC" list.
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Geoffrey Bawa turned an abandoned horse stable into one of the most studied residential conversions in Asian architecture. This is how.
The Horagolla House began as an abandoned horse stable on a family property. Bawa visited the site, stood and studied it, then agreed to convert it. Over four years in the 1980s, he remodelled the stables with restraint into a double height living space.
The stable hall became the living room. Verandas looked out over garden courts. Trees were planted around the perimeter on Bawaโs advice, Hora, Kotang and Kohombo. Burma teak sourced from old houses across the island. Clay pots. A salvaged Dutch door that Sunethra and Bawa famously competed over at the same antique dealer.
Bawa rejected the imposition of preconceived forms onto a site. Every project began with the land; its trees, its light and its climate. The building followed. That philosophy produced homes that feel inevitable rather than imposed.
He is widely regarded as the father of tropical modernism in Sri Lanka and the Horagolla House is one of the clearest examples of why.
Horagolla House, Sri Lanka. Geoffrey Bawa. ๐ท Ashish Sahi
The Research Vessel Dr. Fridtjof #Nansen has successfully completed its marine scientific survey in Sri Lankan waters, strengthening science-based fisheries management, ocean research & sustainable marine resource management.
#EAFNansen#SriLanka@NorwayAmbIndia@norwayinindia
We are working with the authorities in Sri Lanka to expedite the process as far as possible. We will inform applicants when their DLC is ready for collection and will courier the ones requested by mail. ๐๐ผ
Following the entry into force of the mutual recognition of the Driving License between ๐ฑ๐ฐ & ๐ฎ๐น on 10 April, I was very happy to hand over the first 4 Driving License Certificates (DLC) for the conversion procedure to 4 Sri Lankans who had applied in Rome today๐๐ผ.
The Embassy informs that Driving License Certificates (DLC) from number
ITL/RM/DCL/2026/001 to ITL/RM/DCL/2026/045 (excluding ITL/RM/DCL/2026/038) for the conversion procedure are ready for collection. For those that have requested it by courier it will come soon by mail.
Our planet is sending us a clear signal.
From climate change to deforestation and land-use change, the pressures on our planet are growing.
On #EarthDay and every day, the world must accelerate its shift to a sustainable economy, one that works for both people and the planet.
Extreme heat threatens food security & the livelihoods of more than 1.23B people who rely on agriculture. The new @FAO-@WMO report shows how science can guide coordinated, decisive #ClimateAction to adapt to & prevent extreme heat risks in agrifood systems. #4Betters#EarthDay
Earth is our one and only home.
Wherever we live, protecting the planet is a shared responsibility.
From reducing food waste to saving energy and buying local, we can all #ActNow and make every day #EarthDay.
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