High Commissioner Paul Stephens highlighted Australia’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s IMF program and expressed a strong interest in encouraging Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) to Sri Lanka.
He expressed his views during a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (02) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
During the meeting, the High Commissioner congratulated President Dissanayake on his recent election and conveyed Australia's dedication to strengthening bilateral ties with Sri Lanka, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).
The Australian government reaffirmed its support in key areas such as maritime safety, border control, and counter-terrorism, the PMD noted.
Additionally, High Commissioner Stephens emphasized the need for economic transparency, describing it as essential for fostering investor confidence in Sri Lanka.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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