COLOMBO : On an invitation from the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi, a group of 16 journalists from Sri Lanka are currently in Tel Aviv on a five-day study tour as part of a program to educate foreign media and policymakers about the current situation in Israel.À
Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel Nimal Bandara had told Ziradaily that the Sri Lankan delegation is currently on an official visit to Israel, engaging in a series of high-level meetings and programmes aimed at strengthening bilateral invitation from ties.
During the visit, the delegation is scheduled to meet with officials at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense. They will also observe ongoing humanitarian aid operations in the Gaza Strip, gaining firsthand insights into Israel’s efforts in the region.
The Consul General of Israel in Sri Lanka, Dinesh Rodrigo, joined the visit, further highlighting the significance of the delegation’s mission.
A dinner reception was hosted in honor of the Sri Lankan representatives, Nimal Bandara Sri Lankan ambassador to Israel focused on expanding employment opportunities for Sri Lankans in Israel and exploring broader avenues of diplomatic cooperation between the two nations.
The event was also attended by Dr. Annette Bernstein Reich, Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Northern Israel, and Hemantha Ekanayake, Deputy Head of the Sri Lankan Embassy, underscoring the collaborative efforts to deepen Israel–Sri Lanka relations – photos courtesy zira daily
