Amari Wijewardene new SL High Commissioner to UK

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Sri Lanka's new High Commissioner to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Amari Mandika Wijewardene presented her Letter of Credentials to Queen Elizabeth II last Tuesday at a ceremonial event held at the Buckingham Palace.

High Commissioner Wijewardene had a very cordial discussion with Her Majesty The Queen and extended the warmest felicitations of President Maithripala Sirisena to Queen Elizabeth II.

They discussed the deep rooted bilateral relationship and the importance of strengthening the friendship between the two countries.

Following the presentation of credentials, a vin d'honneur was held at the High Commission of Sri Lanka for parliamentarians of the House of Lords, House of Commons, representatives of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Ambassadors and High Commissioners based in London.

High Commissioner Amari Wijewardene counts 36 years of management and administrative experience in industry, manufacturing, marketing and exports in her career as a leading business personality in Sri Lanka.

Prior to her current appointment, she was the Chairperson and Managing Director of the Swadeshi Group of Companies, a reputed public listed company, engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of well recognized personal care and fabric care products in Sri Lanka.

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rosebud Thursday, 17 November 2016 10:26 PM

Nepotism should be banned. via DM Android App

Omattage Perera Friday, 18 November 2016 04:07 AM

I am not sure the appointment would serve SL better. Most of her time would be spent to further develop her business dealing with tax payer funded utilities such as phones, fax and office space.It would certainly enhance the image of her brand and foriegn exchange earned as a result of this would also remain overseas as these companies never bring the capital back to the country.

Saman Friday, 18 November 2016 04:47 AM

So much for appointing career diplomats and eliminating nepotism. RW's cousin!!!

Punny Pellow Friday, 18 November 2016 07:45 AM

Green, red and blue. Has she got all the correct colours?

Gayan Friday, 18 November 2016 09:25 AM

No gloves here as well.

Kumar Friday, 18 November 2016 12:59 PM

The essential qualification should be possession of an intellectual mind,does she has it ?

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