Two Ambassadors and a High Commissioner presented credentials to President Maithripala Sirisena today (Aug 19), the Foreign Ministry said.
Trine Eskedal - Norway Ambassador, Tanja Gonggrijp – Dutch Ambassador, and Sarah Hulton – UK and Northern Ireland High Commissioner, presented letters of credence to the President.
During the occassion, the President had cited the appointment of three females to these positions as a symbol of women empowerment.
He had also pointed out the contribution rendered by women who make-up around 52 percent of Sri Lanka's population, to the country's economy.
Customs have detected 228 mobile phones and tabs valued at over Rs 30 million left behind in the duty free shopping complex at the Banaranaike International Airport today, Customs officials said.
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