Consulate General of Sri Lanka - Los Angeles

09/02/2026

Sri Lanka Expo 2027

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Official Website Transition

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles is pleased to announce the transition of its official website to the newly introduced Common Website Platform of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka.

We invite all visitors to access our new website for the latest information, announcements, consular services, and updates from the Consulate General.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Click the link below to visit the website
https://www.cg-losangeles.gov.lk/en

08/13/2026

A ceremony to formally hand over humanitarian and search-and-rescue equipment donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to strengthen rapid response and rescue operations in Sri Lanka was held on July 28, 2026, at the premises of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Colombo.

The donation was initiated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Angeles, United States, at the request of the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles. It forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Sri Lanka’s disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities, particularly in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which affected Sri Lanka in November 2025.

The donation included generators, emergency relief kits, chainsaws, VHF communication sets, and hydraulic cutting equipment. These essential tools will enhance the DMC’s capacity to conduct search-and-rescue operations more efficiently during floods, landslides, and other disasters. They will also facilitate the rapid delivery of humanitarian assistance to affected communities and further strengthen the operational capacity of the Disaster Management Centre.

Ms. Achini Perera, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles, paid a visit to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Angeles to express her appreciation for the generous donation. During the visit, she conveyed a letter of appreciation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka to Mr. Matthew Ball, Director of International and Public Affairs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recognizing the organization’s valuable contribution to strengthening Sri Lanka’s disaster preparedness and emergency response capacity.

Representatives of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Ms. Rekha Mallikarachchi, Minister (Commerce) of the Consulate General also attended the meeting.

08/10/2026

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles participated in the International Asian American Business Expo (IAABE) 2026, held on August 7–8 in Torrance, California, bringing together business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and consular representatives to promote international trade and investment.

Consul General Ms. Achini Perera joined a plenary roundtable with the Consuls General of India, Myanmar and the Philippines, highlighting Sri Lanka’s priorities in export growth, investment, economic diversification and high-value sectors including ICT, tourism, advanced manufacturing, agribusiness and logistics.

Ms. Rekha Mallikarachchi, Minister (Commerce), participated in the Country Trade Opportunities & Consulate Connections Forum, engaging with commercial representatives from several countries to explore opportunities for greater trade and investment cooperation.

The Sri Lanka Country Pavilion showcased the country’s trade, investment and tourism opportunities, while a traditional Sri Lankan dance performance by the Lal Thilakarathna Academy of Performing Arts USA celebrated Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage.

Sri Lanka’s participation reaffirmed the Consulate General’s commitment to strengthening economic, commercial and people-to-people ties between Sri Lanka and the United States.

08/05/2026

07/14/2026

Sri Lanka Shines as Host Country at the 45th Los Angeles Lotus Festival 2026!

Sri Lanka proudly showcased its rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, world-renowned tourism attractions, authentic cuisine, and warm hospitality as the Host Country of the 45th Los Angeles Lotus Festival 2026, held on 11–12 July at Echo Park Lake, Los Angeles.

Thousands of visitors experienced the beauty and diversity of Sri Lanka through spectacular traditional dance performances, the vibrant Sri Lanka Pavilion, a captivating photographic exhibition, Ceylon Tea tastings, tourism displays, and traditional handicrafts. Visitors also enjoyed an authentic Sri Lankan breakfast, offering a true taste of the country's rich culinary heritage and warm hospitality.

A special highlight of the festival was the visit of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to the Sri Lanka Pavilion, where she explored Sri Lanka's cultural and tourism exhibits and interacted with members of the Sri Lankan community and volunteers, recognizing Sri Lanka's impressive contribution as the Host Country of the 45th Los Angeles Lotus Festival.

The festival also provided an excellent platform to strengthen the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and the United States while promoting Sri Lanka as a unique travel destination rich in culture, history, and natural beauty.

The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles extends its sincere appreciation to the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, Los Angeles Lotus Festival Inc., the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Foreign Employment, the Sri Lankan community, volunteers, performers, sponsors, media partners, and all well-wishers whose invaluable support made Sri Lanka's participation a resounding success.

Together, we proudly celebrated Sri Lanka on the world stage!

07/14/2026