President Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in the 3rd South Summit “G77 and China,” commencing today (21) in Kampala, Uganda. During the event, he engaged in fruitful discussions with numerous state leaders and representatives.

This morning (21), President Ranil Wickremesinghe held a significant meeting with Dr. Riyad Malki, Palestine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates. Additionally, he met with Maldives Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, fostering dialogue and collaboration.

Further, President Ranil Wickremesinghe convened with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the same day (21), discussing matters of global significance.

In a separate engagement, Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, Mr. Shri V. Muraleedharan, had a constructive discussion with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, emphasizing bilateral relations.

Moreover, President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Mr. Phoxay Khaykhamphithoune, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Laos, and Mr. Ivan John Uy, Secretary of the Department of Information and Communication Technology of the Philippines, further enhancing diplomatic ties and cooperation.

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, the Princess Royal of the United Kingdom, and her Spouse, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe during their three-day official visit to Sri Lanka. The delegation, including Princess Anne, was warmly welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ali Sabry at the President’s House in Colombo.

The visiting royals engaged in friendly conversation with President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Professor Maithree Wickramasinghe. Princess Anne marked the occasion by signing the special guest commemorative book at the President’s House.

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, State minister of Health Sita Arambepola, President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake, and Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva were also present at the event.