Sri Lanka in France 🇱🇰

Minister Savitri Paulraj calls on the Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad Éléonore Caroit Minister of Women and Child Affairs of Sri Lanka Saroja Savithri Paulraj, met with the Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad of the French Republic Éléonore Caroit, at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in Paris on 09 November 2026. The meeting highlighted the strong bilateral ties between the two nations and provided a key platform to deepen cooperation on shared priorities. During their discussion, the two Ministers addressed several core areas of mutual interest, focusing on the promotion of women’s rights, gender equality, and the Children First Declaration due to be adopted at the Paris. They also explored broader areas of bilateral cooperation, including development cooperation with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), mutual support in multilateral fora, expanding French language education across Sri Lanka, and engagement with the Sri Lankan community living in France. Minister Paulraj was joined during the high-level call by Sugeeshwara Gunaratna, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, and Counsellor Sanju Dasanayake. @CaroitEleonore @SugeeshwaraG @FranceinColombo #SriLanka #France #DiplomacyLk #WomenAndChildAffairs #GenderEquality #ChildrenFirst #BilateralRelations #SriLankaFrance #AFD 🇱🇰🇫🇷

𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 – 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 On the sidelines of her participation in the Paris Peace Forum 2026, Hon. Saroja Savithri Paulraj, Minister of Women and Child Affairs of Sri Lanka and President of the Sri Lanka – France Parliamentary Friendship Association, called on Madam Soumya Bourouaha, Deputy and President of the France – Sri Lanka Friendship Group in the French National Assembly, on 09 November 2026. The high-level meeting focused on strengthening inter-parliamentary ties and exploring joint initiatives for the empowerment, protection, and welfare of women and children in both countries. Minister Paulraj shared Sri Lanka’s key policy initiatives in social welfare and gender equality, while highlighting opportunities for bilateral cooperation with France’s legislative assembly. The discussion also touched upon the Sri Lankan community residing in France, recognizing their vital role in enhancing economic and cultural connections between the two nations. The Minister was joined during the call by Sugeeshwara Gunaratna, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, and Counsellor Sanju Dasanayake. Both Parliamentarians reaffirmed their commitment to regular parliamentary exchange, mutual support, and continuing to deepen the long-standing friendly relations between Sri Lanka and France. 🇫🇷🇱🇰 @S_Bourouaha @SugeeshwaraG @FranceinColombo #SriLanka #France #ParisPeaceForum2026 #DiplomacyLk #ParliamentaryCooperation #WomenAndChildAffairs #BilateralRelations #FrenchNationalAssembly #SriLankanDiaspora

Happy Deepavali! දීපවාලි සුබ පැතුම්! இனிய தீபாவளி நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்! Joyeux Deepavali! #deepavali2026 #deepavali #festivaloflights #Diwali #lka @SugeeshwaraG

Awareness Session on Sri Lanka Expo 2027 for Spanish Companies The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Paris organised an online awareness session for Spanish companies to present Sri Lanka Expo 2027 and encourage their participation in this major international trade exhibition on 29 October 2026. The session marks a positive step towards expanding business engagement, identifying new commercial opportunities and strengthening trade relations between Spain and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka and Spain currently enjoy a bilateral trade of nearly 195 Mn USD with a significant potential for further expansion. In this context, the webinar brought together representatives from a diverse range of Spanish businesses and industry associations, including FIAB, ALMENDRAVE, COEXPHAL and ASEMAC, alongside companies operating in the food and beverage, tea and herbal infusions, seafood, coir-based products, agricultural inputs and food supplements sectors. Mr. Jorge de Saja, Director General of the Spanish Tea and Infusions Association (AETI), and the Honory Consul-designate for Sri Lanka from Madrid, Spain, played a key role in bringing the companies together for the webinar. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to France (with concurrent accreditation to Spain) @SugeeshwaraG delivered the welcome address, followed by a presentation in Spanish language by Mr. Valentin Mathieu of the Embassy, outlining Sri Lanka’s trade, investment and business opportunities with a major focus on Sri Lanka Expo 2027. The webinar concluded with an interactive Q & A session. #SriLankaExpo2027 #SriLanka #Spain #InternationalTrade #BusinessOpportunities #ExportPromotion #EconomicDiplomacy #TradeRelations

Strengthening diplomatic ties with Spain! 🇱🇰🇪🇸 Ambassador of Sri Lanka to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO @SugeeshwaraG called on the Ambassador of Spain to France Victorio Redondo Baldrich, on 28 October 2026. Building upon the strong and friendly relations between Sri Lanka and Spain, both Ambassadors engaged in a productive discussion on ways and means to further expand cooperation. The talks highlighted the importance of enhancing bilateral engagement, fostering closer people-to-people contacts, promoting cultural and academic collaborations, exploring new avenues for trade and investments, increasing tourist arrivals, and bridging the two countries for mutual benefits. Mutual support within UNESCO and other multilateral platforms was also emphasized. Ambassador of Sri Lanka is concurrently accredited to Spain. He was accompanied by Counsellor Sanju Dasanayake. #DiplomacyLk #SriLanka #Spain #France #UNESCO #BilateralRelations #Tourism #MultilateralDiplomacy #lka @EmbEspFrancia

Strengthening diplomatic ties with the Principality of Andorra! 🇱🇰🇦🇩 Ambassador of Sri Lanka to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO Sugeeshwara Gunaratna, called on the Ambassador of the Principality of Andorra to France Esther Rabasa Grau, on 28 October 2026. He was accompanied by Counsellor Sanju Dasanayake. Reflecting on the decade long cordial and amicable diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the Principality of Andorra, both Ambassadors discussed ways and means to further enhance these ties. The discussion focused on fostering closer cooperation and dialogue through people-to-people contacts, academic collaborations, and mutual support within UNESCO and other multilateral fora. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka is also concurrently accredited to the Principality of Andorra. #DiplomacyLk #SriLanka #Andorra #France #UNESCO #BilateralRelations #MultilateralDiplomacy #lka

🇱🇰 Discover Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka Expo 2027 Sri Lanka invites French and European investors to explore a diverse range of investment opportunities at Sri Lanka Expo 2027. With a strategic location, a skilled workforce, a growing export-oriented economy, and access to regional and international markets through various trade agreements and preferential schemes, Sri Lanka offers promising prospects for business expansion and long-term partnerships. 🤝Connect with industry leaders, explore key sectors, participate in investment forums, and engage in business-to-business (B2B) networking opportunities. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Paris invites French and European businesses and prospective investors to discover the opportunities Sri Lanka has to offer. 🔗Register now: srilankaexpo.lk/register #SriLankaExpo2027 #InvestInSriLanka #SriLankaBusiness #InvestmentOpportunities #FranceSriLankaRelations #InternationalTrade

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮 – 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Ambassador of Sri Lanka to France, Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, @SugeeshwaraG, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco to France Valérie Bruell-Melchior, today, 26 October 2026. Against the backdrop of Sri Lanka and Monaco celebrating 10 years of diplomatic relations established in 2016, both Ambassadors engaged in constructive discussions on deepening bilateral ties. Dialogue focused on political engagement, trade, tourism, ocean and biodiversity conservation, collaboration with the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), people-to-people exchanges, and mutual support in multilateral fora. Ambassador Gunaratna is concurrently accredited to Monaco. He was accompanied by Counsellor Sanju Dasanayake. #SriLanka #Monaco #Diplomacy #OceanConservation #Biodiversity #TradeAndTourism #IHO #UNESCO #MultilateralDiplomacy @AmbMCenFrance

🇱🇰🇵🇹 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚 – 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Ambassador to France and Permanent Delegate of Sri Lanka to UNESCO, @SugeeshwaraG, paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador of Portugal to France, Francisco Ribeiro de Menezes, at the Embassy of Portugal in Paris on 23 October 2026. The discussions focused on further strengthening the longstanding historical ties and friendly relations between Sri Lanka and Portugal. Highlighting Sri Lanka’s economic potential, Ambassador Gunaratna outlined a range of investment opportunities available in the country. Ambassador Ribeiro de Menezes welcomed these prospects and expressed his readiness to assist in promoting investment and economic cooperation. The Sri Lankan Ambassador to France is concurrently accredited to Portugal. The Ambassador was accompanied by Counsellor Sanju Dasanayake. #SriLanka #Portugal #Diplomacy #BilateralRelations #Investment #EconomicCooperation #UNESCO

Ambassador of Sri Lanka and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO @SugeeshwaraG met with Member of the National Assembly (Deputy) and President of the France-Sri Lanka Friendship Group in the French National Assembly, @S_Bourouaha, on 21 October 2026. Ms. Bourouaha warmly welcomed the Ambassador on his assumption of duties in France. The discussion centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation, enhancing parliamentary engagement, and addressing key matters of mutual concern to deepen ties between Sri Lanka and France 🇱🇰🇫🇷 @AssembleeNat #DiplomacyLk #lka

A NEW LANDMARK OF ETHICAL LUXURY: MAISON DE THÉ DILMAH OFFICIALLY INAUGURATED ON RUE SCRIBE IN PARIS 🏛️ A significant new chapter for Sri Lankan tea heritage has officially unfolded in the heart of Paris. 🇫🇷 The Embassy of Sri Lanka in France was proud to celebrate the grand opening of the spectacular new Maison de Thé Dilmah, located inside the luxury Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opéra at 1 Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris. 🏨 His Excellency @SugeeshwaraG, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to France, was invited to the official opening alongside with the First Secretary (Commercial) @PBoomawalage . 🤝 During the inaugural event, Dilmah Tea Chairman Mr. Dilhan C. Fernando delivered a thoughtful speech on the uncompromising dedication required to preserve the unblended quality and purity of single-origin Ceylon tea. 🌿 More importantly, he highlighted the profound ethical mission driving the brand, sharing that every euro spent at this tea house directly funds the building of better lives, education, and healthcare for the workers and families who dedicate themselves to the tea gardens of Sri Lanka. 🌍 The grand opening challenged traditional European culinary boundaries with a sensational, avant-garde pairing session: * Tea meets Cheese: 🧀 Moving past traditional wine and cheese combinations, guests experienced an extraordinary demonstration showing how the natural tannins and temperatures of premium tea cut through the richness of gourmet cheeses, unlocking entirely new levels of flavor gastronomy. * Award-Winning Selection: 🥂 Attendees were treated to a special tasting of Dilmah's newly selected non-alcoholic Elvrie Sparkling Tea collection. * The Elixir Revolution: 🍯 The team showcased their latest artisanal Tea Extracts, featuring highly versatile, premium flavor concentrates like Peach, Vanilla, and Honey, perfect forcold infusions and gourmet beverages. Beyond an elegant lounge experience, the Maison de Thé features a fully integrated luxury retail boutique shop, allowing Parisians and tourists also to purchase and take home these ethical, premium Sri Lankan tea innovations directly from the shelves. The Embassy congratulates Mr. Dilhan C. Fernando and the entire Dilmah team for elevating Sri Lanka’s ethical trade and luxury craft onto the premier lifestyle stage in France. 👏 #MaisonDeThéDilmah #DilmahParis #CeylonTea #EthicalLuxury #TeaExtracts #ParisGourmet #SriLankaEmbassy #SofitelLeScribe #LuxuryTeaHouse #SriLankaToTheWorld

Sri Lanka Showcases More than 90 Local Brands at SIAL Paris 2026 Strong national participation, award-winning innovation, and buyer engagement marked Sri Lanka’s presence at Salon International de l’Alimentation (SIAL Paris 2026), the world’s leading international food industry exhibition, held in Paris from 17 to 21 October. Supported by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the Sri Lanka Tea Board, and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in France, 92 companies participated, creating valuable opportunities to promote Sri Lankan products and strengthen international business links. The 2026 edition of the world-leading food exhibition reached a historic scale, bringing together 8,000 exhibitors from 127 countries and attracting more than 295,000 trade professionals worldwide. Sri Lanka’s participation advanced the country’s national export-promotion goals. The delegation comprised 92 companies: 64 major exporters, 20 exhibitors in the EDB pavilion, and 8 companies in the Sri Lanka Tea Board pavilion. The national pavilions were officially inaugurated on 17 October 2026 with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to France, @SugeeshwaraG . Throughout the five-day fair, First Secretary (Commercial) @PBoomawalage and Embassy officials provided hands-on support and facilitated business-to-business engagement. To attract international buyers, the EDB pavilion hosted daily live culinary demonstrations. Leading chefs created recipes using value-added Sri Lankan products, premium spices, and Pure Ceylon Tea, demonstrating how readily these ingredients can meet contemporary global gourmet demands. The National Organic Control Unit (NOCU) of the EDB was also represented at the fair to raise awareness of the Sri Lankan National Organic Certificate and the country's organic products among potential international buyers. Four participating Sri Lankan companies received SIAL 2026 Recognition & Innovation Awards, providing strong international recognition for the country’s product development and value-added offerings: · Dilmah - Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Tea Collection · Russell’s Global - Wellness Tea · CinZ - Ready-to-Drink Cinnamon Concentrate · Goodness Factory - Premium Rice Bran Oil The Embassy also utilized the event to invite prospective buyers to Sri Lanka Expo 2027, scheduled to take place in Colombo from 14 to 17 January 2027. Embassy of Sri Lanka Paris 21 October 2026