The new resident High Commissioner of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Seychelles, Mr Srimal Wickremasinghe, presented his credentials to President Wavel Ramkalawan at State House this morning. He was accompanied by the Attaché in the High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Ms. Tharushi Gunathilake.
The President congratulated High Commissioner Wickremasinghe on his accreditation and expressed his hope that the longstanding friendly relations between the two Indian Ocean states continue to flourish.
“Sri Lanka and Seychelles has very good relations and it is our fervent hope that during your tenure, we elevate further the level of cooperation and consolidate the historical link between our two nations,” said President Ramkalawan.
The meeting was an opportunity for the Head of State and the newly accredited High Commissioner to discuss areas of future cooperation geared towards further strengthening relations in different sectors including education and expertise from Sri Lanka to assist in infrastructure projects. Other potential areas of cooperation will be further discussed during his tenure in office.
Following the accreditation ceremony and his courtesy call on Vice-President Ahmed Afif, speaking to the press, High Commissioner Wickremasinghe highlighted his commitment to enhancing cooperation in areas of common interest for Seychelles and Sri Lanka.
Seychelles and Sri Lanka established Diplomatic Relations on 3rd October 1988.
Also present at the accreditation ceremony this morning was the was the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr Sylvestre Radegonde, the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr Marina Confait and First Secretary in the Department of Foreign Affairs, Ms Wendy Isnard.