Vijitha Herath
Vijitha Herath is a prominent Sri Lankan politician and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism. He has been a key figure in shaping Sri Lanka's foreign relations and economic partnerships, particularly in the context of investments and tourism. Recently, he announced Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Sri Lanka, where multiple significant agreements are expected to be signed, highlighting his role in enhancing international cooperation and investment confidence in the region.
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Vijitha Herath stated that the ill-fated ship was sailing outside Sri Lanka's territorial waters when it sent a distress signal.
Tenggelamnya Kapal Perang Iran dan Pelanggaran Konvensi Geneva
Indonesia· 2026-03-07
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said the survivors were 'seriously injured' and had been taken to a hospital.
US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
Ghana· 2026-03-05
Vijitha Herath told parliament about the distress signal sent by the IRIS Dena.
How the US sunk the IRIS Dena, one of Iran’s most modern warships
Australia· 2026-03-05
Vijitha Herath, Sri Lanka’s Foreign Affairs Minister, reported that the coast guard received a distress call from the Iranian vessel.
Navy submarine sinks Iranian frigate with $4.2M torpedo near Sri Lanka
United States· 2026-03-05
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath confirmed that at least 80 people were killed when a US submarine attacked an Iranian warship.
Washington trdi, da so preprečili poskus atentata Irana na Trumpa
Slovenia· 2026-03-05
The country's foreign minister, Vijitha Herath, told Parliament about the distress signal from the Iranian warship.
Sri Lankan navy finds dozens of bodies after US sinks Iranian warshipUnited States· 2026-03-04
Vijitha Herath informed Parliament that rescued Iranians were urgently transferred to a hospital.
Submarino de Estados Unidos hundió buque de guerra de Irán en el océano Índico
Costa Rica· 2026-03-04Vijitha Herath is the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka who provided information about the crew of the Dena.
Khoảnh khắc tàu ngầm Mỹ phóng ngư lôi đánh chìm chiến hạm Iran
Vietnam· 2026-03-04
Vijitha Herath, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, informed parliament about the Iranian ship that was hit by a torpedo.
Sri Lanka Bantu Awak Kapal Iran yang Ditorpedo Kapal Selam AS di Samudra HindiaIndonesia· 2026-03-04
Vijitha Herath, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, informed parliament about the Iranian ship that was hit by a torpedo.
Sri Lanka Bantu Awak Kapal Iran yang Ditorpedo Kapal Selam AS di Samudra HindiaIndonesia· 2026-03-04Vijitha Herath detailed that 30 sailors have been rescued and taken to a hospital in Galle for treatment.
Irán | Estados Unidos hundió barco iraní IRIS Dena con el primer ataque con torpedo con un submarino desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial | VIDEO
Peru· 2026-03-04
Vijitha Herath, the Chancellor of Sri Lanka, provided initial information about the sinking of the IRIS Dena.
al menos 87 muertos y 61 desaparecidos
Argentina· 2026-03-04
Vijitha Herath stated that there were 180 people on board the Iranian warship.
Submarino dos EUA afunda navio de guerra iraniano ao largo do Sri Lanka | Médio Oriente
Portugal· 2026-03-04Vijitha Herath stated that the coast guard received a distress signal from the Iranian warship 'Iris Dena'.
Βίντεο: H στιγμή που το αμερικανικό υποβρύχιο χτυπά την ιρανική φρεγάτα
Greece· 2026-03-04
Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath stated that the ship sank just outside Sri Lanka's territorial waters.
Amerikanisches U-Boot versenkt iranische Fregatte
Switzerland· 2026-03-04Vijitha Herath reported that 180 people were aboard the Iranian ship that sank.
Estados Unidos torpedea un buque de guerra iraní en el Índico | Internacional
Spain· 2026-03-04Vijitha Herath said the Sri Lankan coastguard received a distress call from an Iranian navy ship.
US submarine sank Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast, Hegseth says | US-Israel war on Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-03-04
Vijitha Herath mentioned that documentation indicated the presence of 180 crew members on the Iranian ship.
Submarino dos EUA afunda fragata do Irã perto do Sri Lanka; autoridades falam em 87 mortos e 32 resgatados
Brazil· 2026-03-04Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath reported that the Dena sent a distress signal early on March 4.
Tàu ngầm Mỹ bắn chìm chiến hạm Iran, 148 thủy thủ mất tíchVietnam· 2026-03-04Vijitha Herath stated that Sri Lanka will take all necessary actions regarding the Iranian ship incident.
Jutarnji list - Hegseth: 'Naša podmornica potopila je iranski brod. Gotovi su, mi kontroliramo njihovu sudbinu!'
Croatia· 2026-03-04
The Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka, Vijitha Herath, stated in parliament that the ship, the 'RIS Dena', sank.
Σρι Λάνκα: Πλήγμα σε ιρανικό πολεμικό πλοίο – Αναφορές για νεκρούς και δεκάδες αγνοουμένουςGreece· 2026-03-04Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath announced that the Iranian warship IRIS Dena was hit just outside the island's territorial waters.
İran savaş gemisi vuruldu: Kayıp mürettebat aranıyor... Tatbikattan dönüyordu
Turkey· 2026-03-04
Vijitha Herath emphasized the importance of China's long-term planning for developing countries.
五年规划里的大国“治慧” _光明网
China· 2026-03-03
Vijitha Herath noted the significance of China's systematic planning for modernization.
五年规划里的大国“治慧”——习近平主席引领中国高质量发展的世界启迪--2026年全国两会--人民网China· 2026-03-03
Vijitha Herath indicates that steps will be taken to amend the act for rapid growth in the tourism industry.
සංචාරක පනත අහෝසි කිරීමේ යෝජනාවට කර්මාන්තයේ විරෝධය
Sri Lanka· 2026-01-14
Vijitha Herath is the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister who stated that accountability would be handled through domestic processes.
Chemmani mass grave: Sri Lanka’s bloody past is re-emerging from the soilUnited States· 2025-11-30
Vijitha Herath is the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Employment, and Tourism of Sri Lanka.
وزير الخارجية يستقبل نظيره السريلانكي ويهديه طابعًا تذكاريًا بمناسبة 50 عامًا من العلاقات
Saudi Arabia· 2025-11-09
Vijitha Herath, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Sri Lanka, visited Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital.
معالي وزير الخارجية والسياحة بجمهورية سريلانكا يزور مستشفى الدكتور سليمان الحبيب بالصحافةSaudi Arabia· 2025-11-09
Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in a meeting with Saeed Al-Hajri.
سعيد الهاجري يعقد اجتماعات ثنائية في كولومبو على هامش الدورة الثانية من اللجنة الإماراتية-السريلانكية المشتركة
United Arab Emirates· 2025-11-06
Vijitha Herath is mentioned as a potential candidate for a significant role in the foreign ministry.
ජිනීවාවලින් මතුවෙන අලුත් ප්රශ්න - Lankadeepa OnlineSri Lanka· 2025-10-17
