Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinge said relations with the British government remained on a "sound footing", despite the absence of a designated ambassador in London.
Responding to a question in parliament about the unfilled consular position, the prime minister said the officer leading the mission in London is able to speak directly to Prime Minister David Cameron, the Daily Mirror reported.
Meanwhile, Deputy British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, Laura Davies, is reported to have said that the UK is leading international efforts to root out corruption.
Ms Davies said the UK would work closely with the US, Australia and Switzerland to help the government in enhancing its capabilities to handle international cases, The Island reported.