Ambassadors of the European Union (EU) based in Colombo called on Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on Tuesday 18 May 2021 at the Foreign Ministry and discussed issues of mutual interest, including EU-Sri Lanka cooperation, and the GSP Plus process.
The Foreign Minister welcomed the multifaceted cooperation existing between Sri Lanka and the EU. Follow-up action on the EU – Sri Lanka Joint Commission Meeting held on 25 January 2021 was also discussed.
Among other issues discussed was the EU’s contribution towards the COVAX facility supporting global efforts to secure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines by countries, including Sri Lanka, in the context of the national action plan to inoculate its adult population against the virus.
Chinese Def Min arrives today; Western Diplomats race to Opposition Leader
Chinese Def Min arrives today; Western Diplomats race to Opposition Leader
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COLOMBO (News 1st); Ambassadors of the European Union called on Sri Lanka’s opposition leader Sajith Premadasa on Tuesday (27) morning, hours ahead of the arrival of Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe’s visit to Sri Lanka.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka Denis Chaibi led the delegation comprising of;
01. Eric Lavertu, Ambassador of France for Sri Lanka
02. Rita Giuliana Mannella, Ambassador of Italy for Sri Lanka and Maldives
The European Union (EU) announced the signing of three grants worth EUR 35.75 million (Rs. 8.26 billion) which will support Sri Lanka’s justice sector, help improve food safety, and strengthen efforts to mitigate climate change. The grants were signed on behalf of the Sri Lankan Government by Treasury Secretary S.R. Attygalle and were presented by the Ambassador of the