Envoys call on acting Deputy Minister

Bosnia and Herzegovina Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Sead Advic paid a courtesy call on External Affairs Deputy Minister Neomal Perera on February 15 at the Ministry.

Ambassador Advic and the Deputy Minister discussed matters of mutual interest. In response to a request, the Deputy Minister made to consider investments in Sri Lanka.

The Ambassador stated that arrangements would be initiated for a business delegation to visit Sri Lanka in the near future.

Meanwhile Ambassador Janez Promoze of Solvenia, called on Deputy External Affairs Minister Neomal Perera and underlined his government’s desire to build up on bilateral dialogue with Sri Lanka and suggested that foreign office consultations be resumed, in order to develop bilateral agreements.

Minister Perera stated that an investment protection agreement will immensely help Sri Lanka and invited the Solvenian Government to bring in investments to Sri Lanka taking advantage of the facilities and concessions offered by the Sri Lankan government.

Opportunities for the business communities will be created”, said the Ambassador. A delegation from ‘Koper’ (official travel guide of the Solvenian Tourist Board) will be brought to Sri Lanka to promote tourism.

Ambassador Genaro Vicente Pappalardo of Paraguay, called on acting External Affairs Minister Neomal Perera on February 15.

The Ambassador expressed his country’s interest in developing bilateral relations with Sri Lanka. Paraguay will explore investment opportunities in Sri Lanka and was willing to look at exports to Sri Lanka, developing tourism and tea trade between the two countries.

The Deputy Minister requested that Paraguay consider the possibility of including a university student’s exchange program on the agenda.