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President hails veteran TV journalist’s 30-year service
View(s):President Maithripala Sirisena recently visited award-winning journalist Sunil Ratnayake to congratulate him on completing 30 years in television journalism.
During the friendly conversation with Mr. Ratnayake’s family and friends at his resident, the President recalled the journalist’s landmark productions which took Sri Lanka to greater heights internationally.
The highly acclaimed producer and director who also contributes to various international television and film panels thanked the President for his continuous support and encouragement to local production companies in building creative and profitable international co-production partnerships.
The President assured Mr. Ratnayake that a formal coproduction rebates framework on international productions would be introduced to secure greater in bound production. He said this would help draw foreign investment and create employment pathways and export opportunities.
President Sirisena in a lively conversation with journalist Sunil Ratnayake at the latter's residence. Above: The President looking at the awards Mr. Ratnayaie has won
