Donation of another 125 Oxygen Cylinders and 10 Oxygen Regulators from Doha-Qatar to reinforce the Health Sector in Sri Lanka
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha facilitated the second air shipment of 125 Oxygen Cylinders and 10 Oxygen Regulators to the Government of Sri Lanka, in view of strengthening the capacity of the health sector to overcome from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Upon the request made by H.E. M. Mafaz Mohideen, Ambassador of Sri Lanka regarding the country’s critical situation, the Sri Lankan expatriate community, well-wishers and Watad Group Enterprises in Doha donated these medical equipment. The consignment of Oxygen Cylinders and Oxygen regulators were delivered to Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka, and are expected to be distributed among Government hospitals to address the medical emergencies during the pandemic. As yet, the Embassy has successfully facilitated the supply of 275 Oxygen Cylinders, 22 Pulse Oximeters and 10 Oxygen Regulators to the Sri Lankan Health sector and wishes to move ahead. The Embassy wishes to thank SriLankan Airlines for airlifting the cargo on gratis basis on the request of H. E. the Ambassador. The Sri Lankan Embassy extends its sincere appreciation to the Sri Lankan expatriate community, Affiliated Associations and well-wishers for their invaluable assistance and contribution towards this endeavour. Embassy of Sri Lanka Doha-Qatar 14 June 2021
Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha facilitates the first shipment of 150 Oxygen Cylinders and Pulse Oximeters to Sri Lanka
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha facilitated the first air shipment of 150 Oxygen Cylinders and 22 Pulse Oximeters to the Government of Sri Lanka, helping its battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The donation was made by the Sri Lankan expatriate community, well-wishers and LuLu Group International in Doha as a result of an urgent request made by H.E. M. Mafaz Mohideen, Ambassador of Sri Lanka regarding the dramatic increase in COVID-19 infections and deaths amid the current wave in the country and the shortage of medical equipment for more critical cases. The Embassy facilitated the sending of the consignment of 150 Oxygen Cylinders to Sri Lanka. SriLankan Airlines airlifted the cargo on gratis basis at the request of the Embassy. The Embassy wishes to express sincere appreciation to the donors who took a lead in this initiative. The Embassy also wishes to thank the Chairman of SriLankan Airlines Mr. Ashok Pathirage, Country Manager, SriLankan Airlines Mr. Thusitha Wickramasinghe, for the excellent support extended towards this noble cause. The consignment of Cylinders and Pulse Oximeters were delivered to Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka, and are expected to be distributed among Government hospitals to reinforce the capacity of the health sector ensuring that Sri Lanka to overcome from this critical situation. The Embassy continues to facilitate the supply of medical equipment for the Government of Sri Lanka during this crucial time. Embassy of Sri Lanka Doha 07 June 2021
Meeting between H.E. the Ambassador, Mohamed Mafaz Mohideen and H.E. Ali bin Hassan Al-Hammadi, Secretary-General of Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) on 01 June 2021
Both parties discussed on the chances of humanitarian cooperation between QRCS and Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, giving a special focus to address the gaps in medical equipment, medications, and other supplies immediately.
Nalanda College Old Boy's Association in Qatar donated 22 Fingertip Pulse Oximeters for the requirement of the Government hospitals to reinforce the capacity of the Health sector in Sri Lanka on 24 May 2021.
Sri Lanka Embassy thank Nalanda College Old Boy's Association in Qatar who made this generous contribution. 
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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Qatar participated in AgriteQ 2021 exhibition held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC)from 23-27 March 2021
Ambassador M. Mafaz Mohideen Presents Credentials to Emir of the State of Qatar The newly appointed Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the State of Qatar, M. Mafaz Mohideen presented Letters of Credence to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar on Sunday 14 March 2021 at Amiri Diwan in Doha-Qatar. The Credentials ceremony entailed a Guard of Honour and the playing of the National Anthem of Sri Lanka. The Guard of Honour was followed by the presentation of Credentials and a courtesy call on the Emir. While welcoming the Ambassador, Emir wished him success in his assignment and warmly recalled the cordial bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and Sri Lanka. Ambassador Mohideen conveyed warm greetings and appreciations from His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and expressed his keen interest of further enhancing and strengthening the friendly bonds particularly in the areas of trade and investment to new heights, during his tenure of duty. Ambassador Mohideen holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Imperial College, London. Prior to his appointment as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the State of Qatar, he served as the Head of Technology & Operations, Eclipse in Capital Partners London and has held a number of key Senior Management positions in Standard Chartered Bank PLC, both in Dubai and London. Ambassador Mohideen is married with two kids. Embassy of Sri Lanka Doha, Qatar 14 March 2021 |
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Foreign Secretary Colambage interviewed on "Talk to Al Jazeera"
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Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage appeared in a special interview on “Talk to Al Jazeera” today, 6 March 2021.
The interview may be viewed at the following link: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/talk-to-al-jazeera/2021/3/6/jayanath-colombage-can-sri-lankas-civil-war-wounds-heal |
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H.E. GOTABAYA RAJAPAKSA
PRESIDENT OF SRI LANKA |
HON. MAHINDA RAJAPAKSA
PRIME MINISTER OF SRI LANKA |
HON. DINESH GUNEWARDENA
FOREIGN MINISTER |