President Maithripala Sirisena left for London today to participate in the Anti- Corruption Summit – 2016 to be held in London, President’s Media Division said.
The President and the delegation left the country from Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake at 10. 05 am by Emirates EK 651.
The Anti-Corruption Summit will be commenced tomorrow in London, under the patronage of the British Prime Minister David Cameron, with participation of the leaders of several countries and other representatives. President Maithripala Sirisena is scheduled to address the summit on its first day.
President Sirisena is participating in this summit, accepting the invitation extended by the British Premier when he met him at the CHOGM held in Malta last January. The President will hold bilateral discussions with Mr. Cameron during this visit.
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