Grace Asirwatham presents credentials as Ambassador to the EU

Sri Lankan Ambassador to the EU, Grace Asirwatham presented credentials to European Council President Donald Tusk yesterday (Sept 11), the Foreign Affairs Ministry said.

During a discussion which ensued between the two officials, it had been noted that the trading value between EU and Sri has exceeded more than Euro 5 billion annually.

It had been acknowledged that Sri Lanka and the EU had shown significant growth in relations after receiving the GSP+ facility. This facility allows countries to pay less or no duties on their exports to the EU.

Mr. Tusk had pledged support to improve economic relations, while also pointing out the importance of dialogues on human rights, civil liberties and the rule of law.

Ambassador Asirwatham previously served as Ambassador to Netherlands and Nepal and also as a Consul General in Bonn, Germany.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Jaffna and a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the University of Colombo.