French President Emmanuel Macron during his historic visit yesterday pldeged support to Sri Lanka adding that the two countries would open a new era of partnership.
He arrived in Sri Lanka following his trip to the South Pacific Region. This visit marked the first time a French President had visited the country.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe and President Macron held productive bilateral discussions to enhance Sri Lanka-France relations, especially for the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, during their visit.
President Wickremesinghe expressed admiration for France’s significant role in global affairs, particularly in areas such as climate mitigation, global debt restructuring, and matters related to the Indo-Pacific region.
In a Twitter post following the discussions, President Macron stated, “Sri Lanka and France are two nations in Indian Ocean sharing the same goal: an open, inclusive and prosper indo-pacific. In Colombo we confirmed it: strong as in our 75 years of diplomatic relations, we would open a new era to our partnership.”
Leaders discuss strengthening cooperation in politics, economics, tourism, climate change, sustainable development, and maritime activities for 75th anniversary diplomatic relations commemoration.
The Department of National Zoological Gardens is readying enclosures to quarantine two large tortoises that were found stranded 15 kilometers westwards off Pitipana Negombo, today.
The Customs Department said it will be publish the names of institutions and individuals who violate customs laws and commit tax fraud by uploading the information on its official website www.customs.gov.lk.
A board of inquiry has been appointed to investigate the death of a student at the University of Sabaragamuwa, reportedly linked to a ragging incident.
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