German Ambassador meets Minister for Commerce and Industry

24 April, 2013 - German Ambassador Dr. Jürgen Morhard met the Minister for Commerce and Industry Mr. Rishad Bathiudeen for fruitful discussions about Sri Lanka-German economic relations.

Ambassador Morhard and Minister Bathiudeen were both of the opinion that economic ties between the two countries had yet to reach their full potential, and pledged to work together to further enhance the relationship. The discussion also focused on the visit by a delegation from the German-Asian Business Circle in August, within the framework of celebrations marking 60 years of Sri Lanka-German bilateral relations.

From left to right: Manilal Weerakoon, Musical Director, Minoli Goonewardene, Librarian, Suren de Alwis, President, and the German Ambassador

Support oft the Colombo Philharmonic Choir

The German Embassy funded the purchase of sheet music by well known, mainly German composers, including Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel and Mendelssohn, for the Colombo Philharmonic Choir. The Colomb...

The German Ambassador with representatives of the Upcountry Social Action Centre. The organization will implement a livelihoods project targetting widows in the plantation sector.

Germany funds micro projects in Nuwara Eliya and Mullaitivu

Colombo, 26 April 2013 - The German Embassy launched its micro projects initiative for 2013, by handing over assistance worth almost Rs.7.5 million to partner organizations. The funds will support act...

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Germany Help Victims of Landmines

COLOMBO, 03.04.2013 – The German Government has granted 18 Million Rupees in support of the victims of landmines in the North of Sri Lanka. The project will be implemented by the Johanniter Internati...

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Federal President Joachim Gauck to address the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on 25 February 2013

Federal President Joachim Gauck was in Geneva on 25 and 26 February to visit the institutions concerned with international human rights protection.

The signing ceremony. From left to right: Karl Eyerkaufer, District Administrator Erich Pipa, Mayor Milfar Caffoor and Ambassador Dr. Morhard

German County Main-Kinzig-Kreis Town Twinning Agreement with Beruwala

Main-Kinzig-Kreis (MKK), a county in the state of Hessen, Germany, and the town of Beruwala signed a town twinning agreement this month, capping a nearly decade-long relationship of friendship and coo...

Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin 2013

The 9th Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin, June 5 to 14, 2013

This year’s Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin (APW) titled “Smart Cities” will focus on the urban challenges of the 21st century and how they affect the globalized world. From June 5 to 14, 2013, the Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin, under the patronage of German Federal President Joachim Gauck, invite you to join the dialogue with an economic region that is showing unsurpassed growth and shaping our global future in decisive ways. A central conference on “Smart Solutions for Urban Challenges” on June 5 and 6 will take place in the German Foreign Ministry. This event will include the Business Contact Forum, which proved to be of interest for participating companies during the most recent APW. Another highlight will be the Asia Business Day, which will be organized by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology and the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business on June 6. Details about the entire program and its many business- and research oriented events can be found at www.APWberlin.de . Online registration will begin early April, and participation for all events will be free of charge. A small flyer offers additional information.

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May 16, 2013 12:01 PM

Stronger EU cooperation leads to higher consumer safety

In 2012, a total of 2,278 measures against dangerous non-food products, were taken by Member States and reported in the EU Rapid Information system (RAPEX).  This indicates a 26% rise in alerts when compared to 2011 figures.

May 16, 2013 11:23 AM

April 2013: Euro area annual inflation down to 1.2% EU down to 1.4%

Euro area annual inflation was 1.2% in April 2013, down from 1.7% in March. A year earlier the rate was 2.6%. European Union annual inflation was 1.4% in April 2013, down from 1.9% in March. A year earlier the rate was 2.7%.

May 15, 2013

International donor conference: €3.25 billion mobilised by international community to rebuild Mali

Represented at the highest levels, the international community has mobilised decisively in support of Mali's development priorities. Donors have made public financial commitments on the basis of the Plan for the Sustainable Recovery of Mali 2013-2014 (PRED) presented by the Malian government.

May 14, 2013 3:10 PM

Main results of the Economic and Financial Affairs

The Council adopted a mandate for the Commission to negotiate updated savings tax agreements with Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Andorra and San Marino. It also adopted conclusions on tax evasion and tax fraud.

May 14, 2013 12:00 PM

Main results of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council

As regards agriculture, ministers were briefed on the state of play of the trilogues on the reform of  the common agricultural policy (CAP). Concerning fisheries issues, the Council held a debate on the outcome of the trilogues on the  reform of the common fisheries policy (CFP).

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