Govt appoints first Honorary Consul in Bolivia

The government with the concurrence of the Government of Bolivia has appointed Ms Veronica Daniela Perez Cabero, a  reputed  and  well established  Bolivian entrepreneur based in La Paz and Santa Cruz, Bolivia,  as  Sri Lanka’s first Honorary Consul in Bolivia, a statement from Foreign Affairs ministry said.

The Honorary Consul Veronica was presented with the Commission of Appointment at the Official Residence of the Sri Lankan Ambassador in Havana on November 20  in the presence of the Charge d ‘ Affairs of the Embassy of Bolivia,  Dr Silvia Fidelia Huanta Mamani and officials from the Embassy of Sri Lanka.

The recent move came as in keeping with its proactive foreign policy engagement with the Latin American sub-continent which is home to newly emerging economic power houses, "Sri Lanka  has reached out to and forged strategic relationships with  a number of countries in the region."

Following the presentation, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Cuba, Sarath Dissanayake congratulated the newly appointed Honorary Consul, Veronica Daniela Perez Cabero and wished her well in all endeavors. The Ambassador appreciated her steadfastness and commitment to promoting Sri Lanka - Bolivia relations and representing Sri Lanka’s interest in Bolivia. While assuring her of the Embassy’s unstinted support and cooperation, Ambassador Dissanayake extended his gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia and the Bolivian Embassy for making this appointment a reality.

Ms Veronica, holder of Bachelor’s Degrees in Humanities, Business Administration and Science & Interior Design (USA) and Master’s Degrees  in Industrial Design and Interior Commercial  Design (Italy ) is an influential and accomplished “ Interior Designer cum Entrepreneur “ with international presence, having set up a chain of designer shops and commercial outlets in a number of countries. She is fluent in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and English. It is noteworthy Italy has presented her with 2 international awards In recognition of her outstanding skills and talents in designing,