Lanka strengthens ties with Jordan, Kuwait, G-11
President Mahinda Rajapaksa undertook a successful
visit to Jordan and Kuwait. In Jordan, he led the Lankan delegation to
the G11 Summit and the World Economic Forum and held bilateral talks
with G11 leaders. In Kuwait, he held talks with the Emir, where he
promised more development aid from the Kuwait Fund.
Pictures: Sudath Silva
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa being received at the Queen Alia
International Airport by Jordanian Minister of Public Works
and Housing Hossney Aba Gheda. First Lady Shiranthi
Rajapaksa, Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama were also present.
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The President meeting Sri Lankan Ambassadors in Gulf
countries in Kuwait.
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The President meeting Sri Lankans in Kuwait.
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa being welcomed by Kuwait Emir
Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah at the Kuwait International Airport.
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The President with G11 leaders.
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The President addressing the G11 Summit. Foreign Minister
Rohitha Bogollagama and President’s Secretary
Lalith Weeratunga are also in the picture.
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Cultural performance by Sri Lankan dancers at a reception.
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President in conversation with the King of Jordan Abdullah II.
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa meeting Afghan President
Hamid Karzai.
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Sri Lanka- Kuwait business meeting at the Chamber of
Commerce in Kuwait.
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