Several ambassadors have called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka today (Oct. 09).
Meeting the President, Vatican Ambassador to Sri Lanka – Most Reverend Dr. Brian Udaigwe congratulated President Dissanayake on his recent election victory, conveying heartfelt greetings from His Holiness Pope Francis.
The Vatican Ambassador also lauded President Dissanayake’s initiative to conduct transparent and credible investigations into the tragic Easter Sunday bombings. Dr. Udaigwe assured the fullest cooperation of the Vatican in supporting the President’s ongoing efforts to bring justice and healing to the victims and their families.
Meanwhile, Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka – Ms. Miyon Lee also paid a courtesy call on President Dissanayake.
Ambassador Lee reaffirmed South Korea’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Sri Lanka, highlighting the long-standing ties between the two nations. Noting that South Korea ranks sixth in foreign remittances to Sri Lanka, the Ambassador pledged to increase remittances by creating more employment opportunities for Sri Lankans in South Korea.
The Ambassador also assured economic assistance to Sri Lanka, sharing that South Korea had faced similar economic challenges in the past and that Sri Lanka could benefit from Korea’s experience in overcoming them. Discussions centered around addressing rural poverty in Sri Lanka, with investments from the Korean Exim Bank being considered as a key driver of development.
Further support was pledged in the areas of healthcare, anti-corruption measures, and climate change mitigation. Ambassador Lee also emphasized South Korea’s willingness to expand Korean language education in Sri Lanka to better equip Sri Lankans seeking employment in Korea.
In addition, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Swiss Ambassador – Ms. Siri Walt, who pledged Switzerland’s support for Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption initiatives and efforts to boost Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), tourism, and employment opportunities through labor migration.
The Sri Lankan President had also met with the German Ambassador – Mr. Felix Neumann, who had pledged Germany’s support for Sri Lanka in human resource development, improving technical education, and boosting government efficiency. Looking forward to exploring new trade and labour opportunities and enhancing our partnership.