Cyprus HC taken up by development in Sri Lanka

High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus, accredited to Sri Lanka, Nafsika Krousti paid a farewell call on Prime Minister D M Jayaratne.

High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus, accredited to Sri Lanka, Nafsika Krousti called on Prime Minister D M Jayaratne.

The High Commissioner spoke about the longstanding relationship between the two countries.

"Sri Lanka is developing rapidly after the defeat of terrorism. The government has also taken measures uplift the economy and launch development programmes in the North and East," Krousti said.

Prime Minister Jayaratne said that the government is doing much to resettle displaced persons and reconstruct destroyed infrastructure in LTTE affected areas.

"Consequent to the government's development policies in the North and East, fisheries, tourism and rural industries sectors have shown an upward trend," he said.

The High Commissioner also said there are around 20,000 expatriate Sri Lankan workers in Cyprus and 100 Sri Lanka students.

The Prime Minister said Sri Lanka has ample opportunities for prospective investors from Cyprus who could make use of the incentives afforded by the government. "Sri Lanka is also a good attraction for tourists from Cyprus," he said.

Cyprus has been a strong supporter of Sri Lanka during the struggle against terrorism. Cyprus has also supported Sri Lanka when issues pertaining to the latter were raised in the international fora.