President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to engage in a series of high-level discussions on Wednesday & Thursday (09th and 10th October) with diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Türkiye, Palestine, and the United States. These meetings align with the government’s focus on enhancing bilateral ties and fostering global partnerships.
Key participants include Saudi Ambassador Khalid Hamoud Nasser Aldasam Alkahtani, Turkish Ambassador Semih Lütfü Turgut, Pakistan’s High Commissioner Maj. Gen. Faheem Ul Aziz, Bangladesh High Commissioner Andalib Elias, and U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Steve Koehler. The talks will address cooperation across various sectors, strengthening Sri Lanka’s international relations and shared development goals.
Turkish Ambassador Meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Turkish Ambassador Semith Lutfu Turgut congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election, conveying best wishes from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. They discussed strengthening bilateral relations, focusing on tourism, trade, and expanding Sri Lanka’s tea exports. Turgut also pledged more scholarships for Sri Lankan students and invited Dissanayake to visit Turkey.
Turkish Ambassador Meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Pakistan High Commissioner Meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Pakistan’s High Commissioner Maj. Gen. Faheem Ul Aziz congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election victory, expressing Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen ties. They discussed political, security, educational cooperation, and expanding scholarship opportunities for Sri Lankan students while addressing collaboration in agriculture and livestock development.
On 10th Thursday : Saudi Arabian Ambassador Calls on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Saudi Arabian Ambassador meets on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Saudi Arabian Ambassador Khalid Hamoud Nasser Aldasam Alkahtani congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election victory, conveying King Salman’s best wishes. They discussed regional issues, Sri Lanka’s support for Saudi Arabia, and strengthening economic ties, especially in tea exports, while emphasizing the need for favorable investment policies to enhance collaboration.
Palestinian Ambassador Meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Palestinian Ambassador Hisham Abu Taha congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election victory and expressed gratitude for Sri Lanka’s support for Palestine. He urged easing visa restrictions to strengthen ties and reaffirmed commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation.
On 09th Wednesday : Vietnamese Ambassador Meets President; Explores possibility of enhancing direct flights between Vietnam and Sri Lanka
Vietnamese Ambassador Trinh Thi Tam congratulated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election and expressed hopes for enhanced cooperation. Discussions included fostering foreign direct investment in Sri Lanka, improving direct flights, and promoting Sri Lanka as a tourist destination for Vietnamese travelers, strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the nations.
Vietnamese Ambassador Trinh Thi Tam meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
On 09th Wednesday : Thai Ambassador Pledges Stronger Economic and Tourism Ties with Sri Lanka
Dissanayake on his election and conveyed greetings from King Maha Vajiralongkorn. He emphasized Thailand’s support for Sri Lanka, highlighting the Free Trade Agreement benefits, boosting investments, enhancing tourism collaboration, and exploring visa-free travel opportunities to strengthen bilateral relations.
His Excellency Paitoon Mahapannaporn, Thai Ambassador to Sri Lanka, meet with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
On 09th Wednesday : German Ambassador Reaffirms Strong Diplomatic Ties with Sri Lanka, Offers Continued Support
German Ambassador Felix Neumann met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, congratulating him on his election and pledging continued support. Neumann emphasized Germany’s commitment to human resource development, technical education, and improving Sri Lanka’s government efficiency. He encouraged Sri Lanka’s participation in international trade, highlighting further opportunities for trade ties and labor market access.
His Excellency Felix Neumann, German Ambassador to Sri Lanka, meet with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
On 09th Wednesday: Korean Ambassador Meets Sri Lankan President, Pledges Strengthened Bilateral Relations
Her Excellency Miyon Lee, Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, congratulating him on his election and pledging to strengthen bilateral ties. She emphasized increasing remittances, promoting tourism, providing economic assistance, and addressing rural poverty. Support in healthcare, anti-corruption, climate change, and language education was also pledged.
Korean Ambassador Meets Sri Lankan President
Anura Kumara Dissanayake President's Media Division
Last modified: October 11, 2024
