ANZAC Day 2022

ANZAC Day 2022

ANZAC Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. This ANZAC Day, friends and staff of the Australian High Commission joined with the New Zealand High Commission in Sri Lanka, Embassy of Turkey in Sri Lanka and our local partners to commemorate the 107th Anniversary of the landings at ANZAC Cove.

The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency David Holly, the New Zealand High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Micheal Appleton, and the Ambassador of Turkey to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Demet Şekercioğlu paid their respects to all who have dedicated their lives to service of their countries at the Dawn Service held at Australia House.

The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency David Holly

The New Zealand High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Micheal Appleton

The Ambassador of Turkey to Sri Lanka, Her Excellency Demet Şekercioğlu