BEIRUT : Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Lebanon, Anura Withanage, held a series of high-level courtesy meetings with senior Lebanese leadership as part of efforts to further strengthen the longstanding friendly relations between Sri Lanka and Lebanon.
During a meeting with Prime Minister of Lebanon, Dr. Nawaf Salam, Ambassador Withanage held warm and constructive discussions on matters of mutual interest, including the welfare of Sri Lankan workers in Lebanon, cooperation relating to UNIFIL, bilateral trade, and opportunities to enhance Sri Lanka’s exports to Lebanon, particularly Ceylon Tea, spices, apparel, and other value-added products.
Prime Minister Salam spoke warmly of Sri Lanka, describing it as a beautiful country and expressing interest in visiting Sri Lanka in the future. Ambassador Withanage cordially invited the Prime Minister to visit Sri Lanka at a mutually convenient time. The Prime Minister responded positively, noting that he would be pleased to consider such a visit once the prevailing regional situation stabilizes.
As a gesture of goodwill and friendship, Ambassador Withanage presented the Prime Minister with a silver gift featuring the map of Sri Lanka, while the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for Sri Lanka’s renowned Ceylon Tea.
Ambassador Withanage also paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon, Mr. Nabih Berri, where warm discussions were held on further strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between Sri Lanka and Lebanon. During the meeting, the Ambassador presented the Speaker with a special gift of premium Ceylon Tea, symbolizing friendship and Sri Lanka’s rich heritage.
These high-level engagements reflect Sri Lanka’s continued commitment to strengthening diplomatic,u economic, and people-to-people relations with Lebanon.
The Ambassador was accompanied by Attaché M.H.R.A. Iqram of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Beirut.
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