Brazil welcomes SL's post-conflict progress
Brazil acknowledged the significant post-conflict progress made by
Sri Lanka on many fronts and admired President Mahinda Rajapaksa's
success in combining economic progress with equity and human and social
development.
This was stated by Brazil's External Relations Minister Antonio
Patriota when he paid a courtesy call on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at
Janadhipathi Mandiraya yesterday morning.
Acknowledging the importance of the first ever high-level official
visit to Sri Lanka by a Brazilian External Relations Minister, President
Rajapaksa apprised the Brazilian Minister of the post-conflict
reconstruction in Sri Lanka including the rehabilitation and
reconciliation aspects.
The President also highlighted that with the re-establishment of
security and political stability, Sri Lanka has already recorded an
economic growth of eight percent, initiated a major infrastructure
development drive, and expanded its potential as a manufacturing base, a
target for inward investment, and a tourist destination.
The Brazilian Minister conveyed the felicitations of Brazil President
Dilma Rousseff to President Rajapaksa on the restoration of peace and
stability in Sri Lanka.
President Rajapaksa stated that his vision is to transform Sri Lanka
into a major regional hub for energy, knowledge, maritime services,
aviation and tourism.
President Rajapaksa also conveyed his appreciation to President
Rousseff on the economic stability and social progress achieved by
Brazil.
He stated that against this background, the visit by the External
Relations Minister provided an opportunity for broadening the
fundamentals of the excellent bilateral relations between the two
countries.
The Minister accompanied by a delegation of senior officials arrived
in Sri Lanka on Saturday for a three-day official visit.
The Brazilian delegation is in the country at the invitation of
External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris to engage in bilateral
discussions between the two countries.
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