PM Meets European External Action Service Delegation

COLOMBO (News 1st): Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the representatives of the European External Action Service at the Prime Minister’s office.

Meeting with the delegation Prime Minister, Dr. Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of further strengthening and deepening the long-standing partnership between Sri Lanka and the European Union, noting the role of the European Union as a key development and economic partner.

Additionally, the Prime Minister highlighted the EU’s continued solidarity and support during times of need and expressed appreciation for the timely assistance extended by the European Union to Sri Lanka in response to  Cyclone Ditwah. 

The discussions also undertook on the need to expand economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and the European Union underscored the importance of undertaking necessary legislative and policy reforms to facilitate enhanced economic engagement, trade, and investment.

The meeting was attended by the Acting Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific in the European External Action Service and EU co-chair of the Joint Commission, Paola Pampaloni, EU Ambassador, Head of EU Delegation Carmen Moreno and Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister, Sagarika Bogahawatta and other senior officials.