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New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced that New Zealand will open a High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

"Establishing a High Commission in Colombo is a sign of New Zealand’s commitment to strengthening the relationship between our countries," Mr McCully says.

"Sri Lanka is rebuilding after a generation-long civil war, and we are keen to support that process politically and through a broader economic relationship. It is a growing economy, has a major dairy market and has expressed its interest in learning further about farming from New Zealand.

"Sri Lanka offers increasing value and diversity to our exporters, and is a trade gateway to a fast-growing part of Asia."

The Government, through Budget 2017, has committed $6.2 million in capital funding to establish the High Commission and a further $8.9 million to cover operating costs over the next four years.

The new funding was announced today as part of the launch of Trade Agenda 2030. (voxy.co.nz)


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  • Hadam Friday, 24 March 2017 01:12 PM

    Good move by an amazing country and wonderful people.

    WISE DONKEY Friday, 24 March 2017 01:24 PM

    Better late than never. I couldn't believe they never had one in Colombo.......

    ceylon Friday, 24 March 2017 02:05 PM

    Good decision. Lanka need this kind of respectable countries as friends. via DM Android App

    Nihal Amarasekera Friday, 24 March 2017 02:35 PM

    Recognition.

    rosebud Saturday, 25 March 2017 09:15 AM

    Please share dairy industry know how but please dont dump your milk powder in SL. via DM Android App

    gamini Saturday, 25 March 2017 11:36 AM

    great. so many SL expats don't have to deal anymore with Oz but can deal directly with NZ high commission


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