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THE HIGH COMMISSIONER OF INDIA MEETS FOREIGN MINISTER

The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay met Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris at the Foreign Ministry today and discussed the progress of the ongoing bilateral engagements between the two countries.

The two parties discussed an array of matters relating to areas of ongoing mutual cooperation and the outcomes of the recent visit of Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to India.

Foreign Ministry

Colombo

16 December 2021

(https://mfa.gov.lk/india-hc-fm-sl/)

FOREIGN SECRETARY ARYASINHA DISCUSSES THE MANY CHALLENGES AMIDST THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha in an interview with the Ceylon Today newspaper, published on 31 May 2020 has discussed the many challenges faced by the Foreign Relations Ministry in dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic both within and outside of Sri Lanka.

Full interview is at : https://ceylontoday.lk/news-more/14980

FOREIGN MINISTER PEIRIS HANDS OVER A FINANCIAL GRANT TO THE FAMILY OF LATE PRIYANTHA KUMARA

Foreign Minister Prof. G.L Peiris at an event held at the Foreign Ministry today (15), handed over a financial grant to the family of late Priyantha Kumara who was brutally killed by a mob in Sialkot area, Pakistan recently.

Minister Peiris, while expressing his deepest condolences to the family on the tragic death of Priyantha Kumara said that the prime concern at this moment is the future of the two children and the financial security of the family. In this regard, the Minister stated that he was in discussions with the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation to obtain assistance for the family of the deceased. He further stated that he had requested the Pakistan Government to ensure timely receipt of financial benefits from the employer and the Government of Pakistan.

Minister Peiris mentioned that the Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan in Colombo informed that appropriate arrangements have been made in Pakistan to hear the case. The business community in Sialkot area has agreed to provide US$ 100,000 to the family of Priyantha Kumara.

The Foreign Minister further mentioned that Sri Lanka is closely monitoring the developments of the investigation and expecting that those responsible for the death would be speedily penalized by the law and justice will be served.

Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage and officials of the Foreign Ministry were present at the event.