Netanyahu offers Israel's assistance to Sri Lanka
External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris held discussions with
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister's Office
in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Minister Peiris informed the Prime Minister
of Sri Lanka's inherent strengths and resources, and the toll which
three decades of terrorist activity had taken on the country's
development.
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External Affairs Minister Prof GL Peiris meeting Israeli
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister’s
Office in Jerusalem on Wednesday. |
Prime Minister Netanyahu said the defeat of terrorism represented a
singular achievement which lays the foundation for rapid development in
the near future.
Prof. Peiris briefed Prime Minister Netanyahu about the work being
done in Sri Lanka with regard to economic progress and reconciliation,
and the structured programme being implemented.
He spoke of the challenges confronting Sri Lanka at the present time,
and the need for the country to be afforded the space and opportunity to
continue with its internal processes.
Prime Minister Netanyahu shared with Minister Peiris Israel's own
experience and challenges, and observed that Israel looks forward to
working with Sri Lanka in achieving her goals for the benefit of her
people.
Prof. Peiris also called on Israeli President Shimon Peres and Deputy
Prime Minister Dan Meridor. Minister Peiris also delivered an address on
the theme "Sri Lanka: Peace and Reconciliation" at the University of Tel
Aviv. |
