Sri Lanka–Switzerland relations
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Sri Lanka–Switzerland relations are bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the Switzerland. Diplomatic relations were established more than 50 years ago, in 1956, and encompass mainly economy and cooperation.
History
Switzerland immediately recognised Sri Lankan independence in 1948, from United Kingdom, establishing diplomatic relations seven years later in 1956. The Federal Council appointed the first ambassador to Colombo in 1968.[1]
Diplomatic relations
In the 1980s political relations between Switzerland and Sri Lanka intensified with many Sri Lankan Tamils fleeing from the ethnic conflict to find asylum in Switzerland.[1]
See also
References
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External links
- Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Sri Lanka
- Newsletter of the Embassy of Switzerland to Sri Lanka and the Maldives
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