Month: August 2023
Ambassador Amza met Chairman of the Saudi Cricket Federation HRH Prince Saud Bin Mishal Al Saud.
At the latter’s palace in Riyadh, the discussion centered on the enhancement of the Sri Lankan community’s involvement in cricket in the Kingdom, with Federation’s vice chairman Mr. Nawaf Al Otaibi, its CEO Mr. Tariq Sagga, and the Head of Chancery of the embassy, Mohamed Anas, joining the discussions.
Ambassador Amza accompanied by the heads of sections of the embassy had a productive discussion with Dr. Winai Dahlan, the Founding Director and the Head of Halal Science Centre of the Chulalongkorn University and his team.
Dr. Dahlan is currently in Riyadh as part of Thai delegation to the ongoing Thai Trade Fair.
Sri Lanka President H.E. Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Prime Minister of Singapore H.E. Lee Hsien Loong
President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in discussions with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong earlier today. The focal point of these discussions was the reinforcement of collaborative efforts between the two nations. The leaders emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation and explored avenues for increased economic involvement.
In the aftermath of this significant meeting, a pivotal step was taken to solidify the partnership between the governments of Sri Lanka and Singapore. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was successfully inked, centring around the joint venture on carbon credits. This landmark collaboration falls under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, a pivotal framework for global environmental stewardship.
Meanwhile, the historic MoU was signed by Ms Sashikala Premawardhane, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Singapore and Mr. Beh Swan Gin, Permanent Secretary (Development), Ministry of Trade and Industry, in the presence of President Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Lee.
Notable figures accompanying President Wickremesinghe included Chief-of-Staff and National Security Advisor Sagala Ratnayaka, Senior Advisor on Climate Change Ruwan Wijewardena, and Senior Advisor on Economic Stabilisation Dr. R.H. Samaratunga. This assembly of key individuals underscores the seriousness and significance of this agreement.
This strategic partnership not only showcases the commitment of both nations to environmental responsibility but also sets the stage for further collaboration in various sectors, paving the way for a prosperous and sustainable future.
