Libyan team here to study education system

The Parliamentary delegation which visited Libya under the leadership of Hambantota District Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa had discussions with Libyan Leader Col Muammar Gadaffi, Prime Minister Baghdadi Mahmoudi and other Ministers.

The delegation met and discussed bilateral issues with Health and Environment Minister Mohamed Mahmoud Hijazi, Labour and Vocational Minister Dr Al Amin Alumi, Education and Science Minister Dr Abdul Kabir and Agriculture Minister Abdul Majeed Al Kir.

During the discussions with the Education Minister it was agreed to send a Libyan delegation to study Sri Lanka's education system and establish Education Research Centres in both countries. The discussions with the Agriculture Minister centered mainly on assistance relating to urea fertilizer, fisheries industry and establishing of boat manufacturing facilities. Discussions with Health and Environment Minister focused on obtaining Sri Lankan doctors, nurses and other health staff to serve in Libya.

Discussions with the Labour Minister covered providing skilled and unskilled Sri Lankan manpower supply to the Libyan construction industry and other sectors.

The Sri Lankan delegation consisted Parliamentarians Namal Rajapaksa, Sajin Vas Gunawardene, Duminda Silva, Lohan Ratwatte, Tharanath Basnayake and Senior Assistant Secretary to the President Indika Karunajeewa.