Norway promises more support for SL's development

Priyanka Kurugala

The Norwegian government will provide more support for Sri Lanka's cultural and social development programme in the Mahaweli Zones, newly appointed Norway ambassador to Sri Lanka, Grete Lochen said. She was participating in a meeting with Irrigation and Water Management Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva at the ministry premisses yesterday. Ambassador Lochen said Norway assisted to Sri Lanka in the fields of archaeology and cultural affairs for many years.

Sri Lanka is experiencing a development boom after eradicating terrorism and Norway will continue to extend more support in this task. Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva, while thanking the ambassador said Norway has always come to Sri Lanka's aid during difficult times and this was amply demonstrated when we were affected by the 2004 tsunami.

Norwegians are a very kind hearted people.