UK Foreign Minister Hugo to visit SL

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Foreign Office Minister of the United Kingdom, Hugo Swire is paying a second visit to Sri Lanka from 28-30 January, shortly after the formation of a new government.

As part of a broad visit Mr. Swire will call on senior ministers including Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss the new government’s reform programme and areas of potential co-operation.

Mr Swire said:

“I am delighted to be visiting Sri Lanka again so soon after the recent elections, and welcome the early progress made by President Sirisena towards a more democratic and accountable government.

“It is encouraging to see such a renewed desire for peace and reconciliation following past instability. The UK will do all it can to support Sri Lanka as it moves towards a brighter future.”

During his visit Mr Swire will meet representatives from NGOs to discuss human rights issues. He will also travel to Jaffna to meet the Chief Minister of the Northern Provincial Council and civil society, and visit the British Council in Jaffna, where significant work is being undertaken to improve access to English language training. (gov.uk)

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Desmond Jeromme Wednesday, 28 January 2015 11:28 AM

This is the difference between the former Govt. and the present Govt. Globally our present leaders are recognized.

Horri Jimonis Wednesday, 28 January 2015 11:29 AM

SriLanka will surely prosper. Now the leading countries will come and invest without any fear.

Vijith Pieterz Wednesday, 28 January 2015 11:30 AM

Welcome Sir.... we need to keep close ties with UK than China.

Kiris Baba Amaray Wednesday, 28 January 2015 11:31 AM

MR kept links with all rotten countries, but RW is known globally.

sam Wednesday, 28 January 2015 11:50 AM

Remember how MR protected our country from outside interferences.

Gihan perera Wednesday, 28 January 2015 11:56 AM

BULL SHIT!

Nihal B D Wednesday, 28 January 2015 01:47 PM

Who are the Chinese, insiders or outsiders?

aja Wednesday, 28 January 2015 05:13 PM

All Crap Countries who never backed us coming to see us whats joke ...

vis8 Thursday, 29 January 2015 05:31 AM

Here comes the EU minister with the eelam demands.... Good luck, Sri Lanka!

sach Thursday, 29 January 2015 10:30 AM

what has he got to do with political reforms in SL?

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