UK High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. Retweets not endorsements. @FCDOgovuk
Joined February 2022
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Jun 12
Pleased to meet members of the Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation travelling to the UK as part of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association programme. The visit will strengthen UK–SL parliamentary links & support shared learning on Westminster traditions of democratic practice.
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May 29
Good to meet Minister of Justice & National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara once again. We had a useful discussion on reconciliation and investigations into emblematic cases and exchanged views on the government’s reform efforts on the PTA and OSA.
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May 25
Pleased to meet the Chairman of the Port Authority and former President of the UK’s Charted Institute of Shipbrokers to understand priorities for the further expansion and growth of Sri Lanka as a logistics hub.
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Andrew Patrick retweeted
Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP met Sri Lanka PM @Dr_HariniA for constructive talks.
Our partnership is getting stronger on energy security, education and growth. They discussed human rights and the need for continued focus and action.
Our deep people-to-people links are central to this relationship.
ALT Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper shaking hands with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Harini Amarasuriya in King Charles Street.
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Andrew Patrick retweeted
Prime Minister @Dr_HariniA , Minister Saroja Paulraj and Deputy Education Minister Dr Madura Senevirathna are visiting the UK this week for high-level engagements on education, global partnerships and international cooperation.
#UKinSriLanka
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Andrew Patrick retweeted
17 years on, we remember those who lost their lives or disappeared in Sri Lanka’s armed conflict, including families still searching for the whereabouts of their loved ones. Meaningful progress on truth, justice and accountability remains essential for lasting reconciliation.
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May 15
British amateur artist Dennis Candy, a long-term resident in Sri Lanka, raised LKR 1 million through his paintings for Cyclone Ditwah relief.
Last month, he presented the funds to the Governor of the Central Province—an inspiring example of community support.
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May 13
Wonderful to hear Professor Emeritus Malcolm Godden’s talk on the Anglo-Saxons last night.
Fun fact : one of his predecessors as Professor of Anglo Saxon at Oxford was
J R R Tolkien.
#UKLiterature
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Glad to be back in the East with Canadian High Commissioner @IsaboMartin this week on a joint visit. Engaging with a broad range of voices including local leaders, entrepreneurs & civil society on shared priorities such as reconciliation, education, development and livelihoods.
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Good discussion with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Trincomalee. High Commissioner @IsaboMartin and I heard about the Municipal Council's plans for urban development, service delivery and opportunities to support inclusive and sustainable local governance.
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Continued strong engagement with civil society in Trincomalee. Listening to diverse perspectives is essential to shaping people‑centred development and long‑term reconciliation.
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Andrew Patrick retweeted
✍️Marking #WorldPressFreedomDay, High Commissioner @AndrewPtkFCDO , joined by SAJP alumni, discuss Sri Lanka's media landscape & the UK–Sri Lanka journalism links built through the South Asia Journalism Programme.
Read the full article here:
themorning.lk/articles/FjZJq…
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Andrew Patrick retweeted
An #EarthDay throwback to the people powering sustainability @UKinSriLanka. Our Green Team continues to lead climate action through simple, effective changes that add up.
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🌏As we mark #COP30 this week, we’re proud to spotlight some of the sustainable initiatives @UKinSriLanka. From rainwater harvesting and eco-friendly gardening to reusable bottles and responsible waste management, our dedicated Green Team is leading the way in climate action!
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Apr 21
Good to meet Hon. Anura Karunathileka and Hon. Janaka Ruwan Kodithuwakku. We discussed how Sri Lanka can maximize its ports and airports, including through existing and new UK partnerships, alongside UK support for green energy, particularly offshore wind.
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Apr 21
Today, my thoughts are with all those affected by the 21 April Easter Sunday attacks, including British nationals. I stand with the families as they remember their loved ones and continue to seek answers.
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