Her Excellency Dr. Siri Walt, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on October 9 to discuss bilateral relations and future collaboration.
Strengthening Economic Cooperation and Anti-Corruption Efforts
During the meeting, Ambassador Walt extended her congratulations to President Dissanayake on his election victory and reaffirmed Switzerland’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka, particularly through the IMF program aimed at stabilizing the economy.
- Support for Anti-Corruption Measures: Ambassador Walt expressed Switzerland’s readiness to assist in President Dissanayake’s efforts to combat corruption, a major pillar of his administration’s agenda.
- Focus on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Tourism: Switzerland, known for its expertise in FDI and tourism, offered to support Sri Lanka in these sectors to help promote economic growth and create sustainable development opportunities.
Areas of Collaboration
In addition to economic assistance, both parties discussed potential cooperation on constitutional reforms and labour migration, with Ambassador Walt highlighting Sri Lanka’s potential in these areas. Switzerland pledged to continue its support in fostering governance improvements, with a focus on achieving long-term development goals.
Swiss Ambassador Dr. Siri Walt Meets President Dissanayake
Diplomatic Ties
The meeting underscored the strong diplomatic relationship between the two nations, with both leaders emphasizing the importance of ongoing partnership efforts. This engagement signals a commitment to shared goals of economic stability, transparency, and development in Sri Lanka, with Switzerland’s expertise providing valuable insights into key sectors.
The discussions reflect the growing cooperation between Sri Lanka and Switzerland, with a focus on sustainable development, economic revitalization, and strengthened governance practices.
Swiss Ambassador Dr. Siri Walt discussing President Dissanayake
Anura Kumara Dissanayake President's Media Division
Last modified: October 11, 2024
