Singapore PM arrives in SL

22 January 2018 04:35 pm

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago on a three-day official visit at the invitation of President Maithripala Sirisena.

Prime Minister Lee arrived with a delegation of 35 members. He was welcomed by Minister Sagala Ratnayake at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake.

During the visit of Singaporean Premier, the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Sri Lanka and Singapore will be signed following bilateral talks.

This is the first time in 13 years that a Singaporean Prime Minister undertakes an official visit to Sri Lanka. (T.K.G. Kapila)

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