Friday, October 9, 2015

Diplomacy : Turkey in India -A Pictorial moment with Ambassador of Turkey to India ( Text Srimal Fernando)

Diplomacy : Turkey in India -A Pictorial moment with Ambassador of Turkey to India ( Text Srimal Fernando)




Picture -H.E Dr. Burak Akçapar ( L) Ambassador of Turkey to India posing with Srimal Fernando ( R)

H.E Dr. Burak Akçapar Ambassador of Turkey to India .The Ambassador is also accredited to the Nepal and the Maldives. Ambassador Akçapar is scholar, author and a career diplomat whose previous appointments included: is a Turkish diplomat,. 


Ambassador Dr. Burak Akçapar served as Deputy Director General for Political Affairs focusing on South Asia at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs From 2009-2011: and was the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Turkish Embassy in Washington DC .2006-2008. In the decade between 1988 and 1997: He served at the Turkish missions in Qatar (Deputy Chief of Mission, Turkish Embassy in Doha) and Germany (Vice Consul of the Turkish Consulate General in Hamburg); and twice at the International Security and Disarmament department of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Associate Prof. Dr. Akçapar has completed a variety of academic degree and executive training programs at a number of colleges and universities in Turkey, Germany and the United States as well as the Turkish Diplomatic Academy.

Dr. Burak Akçapar has published three international books: "People's Mission to the Ottoman Empire: M.A. Ansari and the Indian Medical Mission , 1912-13" (2014, Oxford University Press); "Turkey's New European Era" (2006, Rowman and Littlefield); "The International Law of Conventional Arms Control in Europe" (1996, Nomos); as well as three major international book chapters on arms control and international defence cooperation; and numerous academic articles and papers on a range of international issues. Ambassador Burak Akçapar is married to social anthropologist Associate Professor Dr. Şebnem Köşer Akçapar.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

War to Peace: My journey back by Srimal Fernando

War to Peace: My journey back by Srimal Fernando ‘( Patriotic Hindi song “ The Rising” Mangal Pandey )- ………."Long Live My Country Sri Lanka our home land”.. Our solidarity was proven and it is a very significant chapter in the history. We are a country of good people with progressive ideas. Sri Lankan People had enough power to defeat the differences, intolerance and conflict .In the field of politics Sri Lanka will be recognised as ”United”

Friday, August 21, 2015

AFGHANISTAN: Srimal Fernando Interviews Deputy Minister Zardasht Shams ( Published by Diplomatic Society of South Africa )

AFGHANISTAN: Srimal Fernando Interviews Deputy Minister Zardasht Shams ( Published by Diplomatic Society of South Africa )
Global Editor for Foreign Exchange - The Diplomatic Society (FETDS), Srimal Fernando was pleased to interview Hon. Zardasht Shams, Deputy Minister Tourism, Administration & Finance of the Ministry of Information & Culture Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.










http://www.thediplomaticsociety.co.za/index.php/home/16-home/1517-stabilising-afghanistan-deputy-minister-zardasht-shams

Afghanistan Celebrates 96 Years of Independence By Srimal Fernando, Global Editor, The Diplomatic Society & Jalal Shams

Afghanistan Celebrates 96 Years of Independence
By Srimal Fernando, Global Editor, The Diplomatic Society & Jalal Shams
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani along with Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdullah Abdullah on Wednesday 19th August 2015 addressed a large gathering of delegates at a ceremony to mark Afghanistan’s 96th Anniversary of Independence.
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Afghanistan Celebrates 96 Years of Independence By Srimal Fernando, Global Editor, The Diplomatic Society & Jalal Shams

Afghanistan Celebrates 96 Years of Independence
By Srimal Fernando, Global Editor, The Diplomatic Society & Jalal Shams
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani along with Chief Executive Officer Dr. Abdullah Abdullah on Wednesday 19th August 2015 addressed a large gathering of delegates at a ceremony to mark Afghanistan’s 96th Anniversary of Independence.
http://www.thediplomaticsociety.co.za/


Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Fantastic 800km Road Trip & Incredible Stops on Sri Lanka’s North “Story& Pictures By Srimal Fernando


Fantastic 800km Road Trip & Incredible Stops on Sri Lanka’s  A-32 Northern coastal Highway

“Story& Pictures By Srimal Fernando
Srimal  Fernando  -kankesanthurai beach (KKS)
Srimal Fernando -kankesanthurai beach (KKS)
There is a saying…..“You are  what you do, not what you say you’ll do”
I ‘we learnt some great life lessons from my travels . Over theyears, I’ve found I do some of my best thinking when I am traveling.
Srimal Fernando at  Sangupiddy Bridge is a road bridge across Jaffna Lagoon in northern Sri Lanka. It connects Sangupiddy in Kilinochchi District to Karaitivu in Jaffna District
Srimal Fernando at Sangupiddy Bridge is a road bridge across Jaffna Lagoon in northern Sri Lanka. It connects Sangupiddy in Kilinochchi District to Karaitivu in Jaffna District

This time I had a fantastic drive to the Northern province of SriLanka . Northern Province is located in the north of Sri Lanka and is just 22 miles (35 km) from India . Today six years after the endof war in May 2009 ,the once war-torn Northern Province is gradually pulling itself out and it was clear that the region is moving forward from its difficult past. .
Srimal Fenando at Buddhist Archeological excavations at Kandarodai in Jaffna, ruins dated to the 9th century AD.
Srimal Fenando at Buddhist Archeological excavations at Kandarodai in Jaffna, ruins dated to the 9th century AD.
Hitting all the major landmarks on a 800kilometer road trip from Colombo to Jaffna via Mannar &returning back to Colombo via Madhu was daring new part of my adventure that adds to the Photographic memory card.
Srimal Fernando  at One Natioan One Country monument in A 32 high way Northern Province
Srimal Fernando at One Natioan One Country monument in A 32 high way Northern Province
I had driven several times on the A-9 highway (330km Kandy with Jaffna road via Elephant Pass) , during pre & post conflict period in Sri Lanka.
Srimal Fernando at Fort Hammenhiel.Horseshoe shape fort with four circular bastions was built to protect Jaffna Peninsula like other Portuguese forts in the peninsula.The Portuguese fort in the island has been built with four circular bastions around 1629
Srimal Fernando at Fort Hammenhiel.Horseshoe shape fort with four circular bastions was built to protect Jaffna Peninsula like other Portuguese forts in the peninsula.The Portuguese fort in the island has been built with four circular bastions around 1629

This time I chose to drive on A-32 Northern coastal Highway which isone of the most elegant land routes (The Mannar-Jaffna road highwayto Jaffna via Sangupiddy Bridge )

I had mainly four aims in my drive to the North


• Was to analyze the Improvement in the rural areas of Northern
coastal towns,
• Explore culturally important historical landmarks
• Re visit the ancient trails to Jaffna by the 15th Century Sri Lankan
Prince Sapumal and
• Connect & strengthen my network with my known contacts to my
family who use to ,safeguarded me during my previous visits to
the Northern Province during Pre & post conflict situations .
Srimal Fernando  drives  800km Road Trip & Incredible Stops on Sri Lanka’s North on on A-32 Northern coastal Highway which is one of the most elegant land routes (The Mannar-Jaffna road highway to Jaffna via Sangupiddy Bridge )
Srimal Fernando drives 800km Road Trip & Incredible Stops on Sri Lanka’s North on on A-32 Northern coastal Highway which is one of the most elegant land routes (The Mannar-Jaffna road highway to Jaffna via Sangupiddy Bridge )
Today 6 years after the war ended the former War-torn cities
such as Jaffna , Mannar & madhu in Northern Sri Lanka hadbecome hot spot for local tourists. A Sri Lanka Army statistics (declared on Aug 30, 2012) – point out that over 12.5 milliontourists have visited Jaffna the capital of the Tamil dominatedNorthern Province following the end of war in May 2009.
Srimal Fernando at  Mannar Fort is located on Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. It was built by Portuguese in 1560. The fort fell to the Dutch in 1658, and they rebuilt the fort in 1696. In 1795 the British occupied the fort following the surrender by the Dutch
Srimal Fernando at Mannar Fort is located on Mannar Island, Sri Lanka.  It was built by Portuguese in 1560. The fort fell to the Dutch in 1658, and they rebuilt the fort in 1696. In 1795 the British occupied the fort following the surrender by the Dutch
During my stay in Jaffna in a town called “ a Manipay I wasinvited for a lunch .whilst I was having this delicious NorthernTamil dish in a banna leaf a old gentlemen of age of 80 yearscame to me and held my hand and told me “ Son ,”you have thedetermination and spirit and you can create your own culture. “Youmust embrace change “ “it happens for a reason” in the end itwill be worth it ….

Whilst I was driving back to Colombo I saw many faces in my beloved country “Sri Lanka”…Was thinking if we are determined and if have that positive spirit “ people in one country could shape
the future of a nation ,her History, and her progressive
traditions”
Fort Hammenhiel.Horseshoe shape fort with four circular bastions was built to protect Jaffna Peninsula like other Portuguese forts in the peninsula.The Portuguese fort in the island has been built with four circular bastions around 1629Rights AAN
Fort Hammenhiel.Horseshoe shape fort with four circular bastions was built to protect Jaffna Peninsula like other Portuguese forts in the peninsula.The Portuguese fort in the island has been built with four circular bastions around 1629 Rights AAN

Srimal Fernando at Jaffna -Karainagar road It is located 20 km from Jaffna, Sri Lanka, on the Karaitivu
Srimal Fernando at Jaffna -Karainagar road It is located 20 km from Jaffna, Sri Lanka, on the Karaitivu
The church of Our Lady of Madhu is a Roman Catholic shrine in the Mannar district of Sri Lanka. With a history of many centuries, Picture Rights AAN
The church of Our Lady of Madhu is a Roman Catholic shrine in the Mannar district of Sri Lanka. With a history of many centuries, Picture Rights AAN
One of the oldest Hindu temples in Jaffna Karainagar. Rights AAN
One of the oldest Hindu temples in Jaffna Karainagar. Rights AAN
Srimal Fernando at Keerimalai Naguleswaram temple), historically known also as the Thirutambaleswaram Kovil of Keerimalai, is a famous Hindu temple in Keerimalai, located north of Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka near the ancient port of Kankesanthurai. One of the oldest shrines of the region, it is the northernmost shrine on the island of the five ancient Iswarams of Lord Siva,
Srimal Fernando at Keerimalai Naguleswaram temple), historically known also as the Thirutambaleswaram Kovil of Keerimalai, is a famous Hindu temple in Keerimalai, located north of Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka near the ancient port of Kankesanthurai. One of the oldest shrines of the region, it is the northernmost shrine on the island of the five ancient Iswarams of Lord Siva,
Srimal Fernando at Mannar Island
Srimal Fernando at Mannar Island
Srimal Fernando  at  Vellayakulam atdrive on A-32 Northern coastal Highway which is one of the most elegant land routes (The Mannar-Jaffna road highway to Jaffna via Sangupiddy Bridge ) Rights AAN
Srimal Fernando at Vellayakulam atdrive on A-32 Northern coastal Highway which is one of the most elegant land routes (The Mannar-Jaffna road highway to Jaffna via Sangupiddy Bridge ) Rights AAN
One of the oldest Hindu temples in Jaffna Karainagar. Pix AAN
One of the oldest Hindu temples in Jaffna Karainagar. Pix AAN
Srimal Fernando at One of the oldest Hindu temples in Jaffna Karainagar. Pix AAN
Srimal Fernando at One of the oldest Hindu temples in Jaffna Karainagar. Pix AAN
Srimal Fernando at Jaffna
Srimal Fernando at Jaffna
Kankesanthurai or KKS, is a town with a harbour, of Jaffna District, Rights AAN
Kankesanthurai or KKS, is a town with a harbour, of Jaffna District, Rights AAN
Kankesanthurai or KKS, is a town with a harbour, of Jaffna District, Rights AAN
Kankesanthurai or KKS, is a town with a harbour, of Jaffna District, Rights AAN
Srimal Fernando   at Sangupiddy Bridge is a road bridge across Jaffna Lagoon in northern Sri Lanka. It connects Sangupiddy in Kilinochchi District to Karaitivu in Jaffna DistricRights AAN
Srimal Fernando at Sangupiddy Bridge is a road bridge across Jaffna Lagoon in northern Sri Lanka. It connects Sangupiddy in Kilinochchi District to Karaitivu in Jaffna District Rights AAN
Kankesanthurai or KKS, is a town with a harbour, of Jaffna District, Rights AAN
Kankesanthurai or KKS, is a town with a harbour, of Jaffna District, Rights AAN
Srimal Fernando at Sangupiddy Bridge is a road bridge across Jaffna Lagoon in northern Sri Lanka. It connects Sangupiddy in Kilinochchi District to Karaitivu in Jaffna District Rights AAN
Srimal Fernando at Sangupiddy Bridge is a road bridge across Jaffna Lagoon in northern Sri Lanka. It connects Sangupiddy in Kilinochchi District to Karaitivu in Jaffna District Rights AAN
drive on A-32 Northern coastal Highway which is one of the most elegant land routes (The Mannar-Jaffna road highway to Jaffna via Sangupiddy Bridge ) Rights AAN
drive on A-32 Northern coastal Highway which is one of the most elegant land routes (The Mannar-Jaffna road highway to Jaffna via Sangupiddy Bridge ) Rights AAN
Srimal Fernando at Mannar Fort is located on Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. It was built by Portuguese in 1560. The fort fell to the Dutch in 1658, and they rebuilt the fort in 1696. In 1795 the British occupied the fort following the surrender by the Dutch Rights AAN
Srimal Fernando at Mannar Fort is located on Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. It was built by Portuguese in 1560. The fort fell to the Dutch in 1658, and they rebuilt the fort in 1696. In 1795 the British occupied the fort following the surrender by the Dutch Rights AAN
Buddhist Archeological excavations at Kandarodai in Jaffna, ruins dated to the 9th century AD. Rights AAN
Buddhist Archeological excavations at Kandarodai in Jaffna, ruins dated to the 9th century AD. Rights AAN
Srimal Fernando Mannar Fort is located on Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. It was built by Portuguese in 1560. The fort fell to the Dutch in 1658, and they rebuilt the fort in 1696. In 1795 the British occupied the fort following the surrender by the Dutch
Srimal Fernando Mannar Fort is located on Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. It was built by Portuguese in 1560. The fort fell to the Dutch in 1658, and they rebuilt the fort in 1696. In 1795 the British occupied the fort following the surrender by the Dutch
Mannar Fort is located on Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. It was built by Portuguese in 1560. The fort fell to the Dutch in 1658, and they rebuilt the fort in 1696. In 1795 the British occupied the fort following the surrender by the Dutch rights AAN
Mannar Fort is located on Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. It was built by Portuguese in 1560. The fort fell to the Dutch in 1658, and they rebuilt the fort in 1696. In 1795 the British occupied the fort following the surrender by the Dutch rights AAN
Fort Hammenhiel.Horseshoe shape fort with four circular bastions was built to protect Jaffna Peninsula like other Portuguese forts in the peninsula.The Portuguese fort in the island has been built with four circular bastions around 1629 Rights AAN
Fort Hammenhiel.Horseshoe shape fort with four circular bastions was built to protect Jaffna Peninsula like other Portuguese forts in the peninsula.The Portuguese fort in the island has been built with four circular bastions around 1629 Rights AAN
drive on A-32 Northern coastal Highway which is one of the most elegant land routes (The Mannar-Jaffna road highway to Jaffna via Sangupiddy Bridge ) Rights AAN
drive on A-32 Northern coastal Highway which is one of the most elegant land routes (The Mannar-Jaffna road highway to Jaffna via Sangupiddy Bridge ) Rights AAN
Srimal Fernando at The church of Our Lady of Madhu is a Roman Catholic shrine in the Mannar district of Sri Lanka. With a history of many centuries Rights AAN ,
Srimal Fernando at The church of Our Lady of Madhu is a Roman Catholic shrine in the Mannar district of Sri Lanka. With a history of many centuries Rights AAN ,
The railway station in Jaffna is being reconstructed by the Sri Lanka after 30 years of Conflict benfiting the people of North Rights AAN
The railway station in Jaffna is being reconstructed by the Sri Lanka after 30 years of Conflict benfiting the people of North Rights AAN
Train  to Jaffna -The railway station in Jaffna is being reconstructed by the Sri Lanka after 30 years of Conflict benfiting the people of North Rights AAN
Train to Jaffna -The railway station in Jaffna is being reconstructed by the Sri Lanka after 30 years of Conflict benfiting the people of North Rights AAN
Keerimalai Naguleswaram temple), historically known also as the Thirutambaleswaram Kovil of Keerimalai, is a famous Hindu temple in Keerimalai, located north of Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka near the ancient port of Kankesanthurai. One of the oldest shrines of the region, it is the northernmost shrine on the island of the five ancient Iswarams of Lord Siva, Rights  AAN
Keerimalai Naguleswaram temple), historically known also as the Thirutambaleswaram Kovil of Keerimalai, is a famous Hindu temple in Keerimalai, located north of Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka near the ancient port of Kankesanthurai. One of the oldest shrines of the region, it is the northernmost shrine on the island of the five ancient Iswarams of Lord Siva, Rights AAN
Srimal Fernando at Mannar Island
Srimal Fernando at Mannar Island
Srimal Fernando at Wilpattu's thick jungles
Srimal Fernando at Wilpattu’s thick jungles
Srimal Fernando at Kankesanthurai or KKS, is a town with a harbour, of Jaffna District,
Srimal Fernando at Kankesanthurai or KKS, is a town with a harbour, of Jaffna District,
Srimal Fernando at aHindu Temple on A 32 road
Srimal Fernando at aHindu Temple on A 32 road
Srimal Fernando on A 32  road Mannar to Jaffna  Rights AAN
Srimal Fernando on A 32 road Mannar to Jaffna Rights AAN
Srimal Fernando at Sangupiddy Bridge is a road bridge across Jaffna Lagoon in northern Sri Lanka. It connects Sangupiddy in Kilinochchi District to Karaitivu in Jaffna District
Srimal Fernando at Sangupiddy Bridge is a road bridge across Jaffna Lagoon in northern Sri Lanka. It connects Sangupiddy in Kilinochchi District to Karaitivu in Jaffna District
Srimal Fernando at One Natioan One Country monument in A 32 high way Northern Province Photographic Rights AAN
Srimal Fernando at One Natioan One Country monument in A 32 high way Northern

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Friday, June 26, 2015

"Nigeria is now Africa's largest economy"- The Global Editor paid a courtesy call on Nigeria's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka .

"Nigeria is now Africa's largest economy"- The Global Editor paid a courtesy call on Nigeria's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka .




Colombo ,Sri Lanka 26,June 2015 . The Global Editor for Diplomatic Society Mr Srimal Fernando today (26th June 2015 ) paid a courtesy call on Nigeria's High Commissioner.to Sri Lanka, Mr. S. U. Ahmed, . The Nigerian High Commissioner Excellency Ahmed, briefed the Global Editor about the current political, economic and security situation in Nigeria 



In a conversation with the Global Editor Mr Srimal Fernando,the Ambassador .says cooperation between Sri Lanka and Nigeria would be a very important aspect of the bilateral relationship and have expanded manifold during the recent years. He also said due to strong economic fundamentals, the Nigeria is now Africa's largest economy. The meeting was attended by Mr M .Boco Head of Chancery/Counsellor and Mr Ibrahim Hamidu Councellor from The Nigerian High Commissioning in Colombo