President Meets His German Counterpart in Berlin
BERLIN : President Anura Kumara Disanayake, who is currently on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, was warmly received Wednesday,June (11) by German President Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Upon his arrival at Bellevue Palace in Berlin, President Disanayake was welcomed with full state honours including a ceremonial Guard of Honour accorded by the German Armed Forces. The President also participated in the inspection of the military parade.
Following the official welcome ceremony, President Disanayake and President Steinmeier held bilateral discussions.
The bilateral talks focused on further strengthening economic and international relations between the two nations, with special attention given to enhancing cooperation in vocational training and the tourism industry.
President Meets German Foreign Minister
As part of the official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, President Anura Kumara Disanayake met with German Foreign Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul this Wednesday evening, June (11) at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Berlin.
The discussion focused on identifying new avenues for expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, the digital economy, investment and vocational training, in line with the priorities of the Sri Lankan government.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Germany, Ms. Varuni Muthukumarana, Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Arjuna Herath, Director General for Europe and North America at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Trade Sugeeshwara Gunaratna and other officials.
