Sunday Times 2
Israeli Ambassador meets PM
View(s):The Ambassador of Israel to Sri Lanka, Daniel Carmon visited Sri Lanka to participate in Israel’s 67th National Day celebrations. During his visit, the Ambassador met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremasinghe.
They discussed in detail the existing fields of cooperation between Israel and Sri Lanka as well as new ways for mutual cooperation between the two nations. The PM sent his good wishes to the Israeli Prime Minister on the formation of the new Israeli government. The Ambassador briefed the Prime Minister on the latest developments in the Middle East including Hamas’ efforts to rebuild its rocket launching capabilities and Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Ambassador Carmon also met the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mangala Samaraweera; Minister of Agriculture, Duminda Dissanayake and Minister of Foreign Employment, Ms. Thalatha Athukorale. The Ambassador also met the Secretary General of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Mangala Yapa.