The main aim of the Press and Public Affairs (PPA) section is to promote a positive image of the United Kingdom and its policies in Sri Lanka. We do this in a variety of ways, including the tried and tested means of press releases, publications, publicity materials, radio and TV interviews by various members of the High Commission. We deal with all enquiries from journalists as well as members of the general public.  

We also arrange media interviews for visiting British Government Ministers and officials and distribute speeches made by British Ministers. The High Commissioner is happy to give interviews and briefings about the British Government and its policies or indeed about any event with which the British High Commission is involved.  

The Press and Public Affairs Section also manages the Bilateral Fund and the Projects Officer. The High Commission website should be the first point for general enquiries. The website provides a wealth of information about services provided by the High Commission as well as links to a variety of other relevant information and organisations.  

In collaboration with the British Council, the section also oversees the Chevening Scholarship Scheme.

Recent news and events

Sri Lanka ICT Companies attending TechnologyWorld 09. 25 November 2009

Six ICT Companies attended the TechnologyWorld 2009

British High Commission Sri Lanka takes part in Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009 24 November 2009

UKTI section of the British High Commission celebrated the Global Entrepreneurship Week

Remembrance Sunday 08 November 2009

British High Commission observes Remembrance Sunday

BHC and BC celebrate the 1st anniversary of the Chevening Alumni Network 05 November 2009

The British Deputy High Commissioner, Mark Gooding and the Country Director of British Council Gill Westaway hosted a reception to mark the 1st anniversary of the Chevening Alumni Network.

United National Party's national organiser called on the High Commissioner 05 November 2009