The Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in Ankara hosted a reception to celebrate the 69th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka on 6th February 2017 at Swissotel, Ankara. His Excellency Ismet Yılmaz, Minister of National Education graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The participants included the Deputy Minister of Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, Members of Parliaments, Diplomatic Corps and a cross section of Turkish Society.