COLOMBO : Khaled Nasser Al Ameri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Sri Lanka, paid a
courtesy call on the Hon. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Dr. Rizvie Salih on 23rd September at the
Parliament of Sri Lanka. Secretary General of Parliament Ms. Kushani Rohanadeera was also present
at the meeting.
Welcoming the UAE Ambassador, the Deputy Speaker reaffirmed the longstanding and cordial
bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates. He expressed his appreciation
for the support extended by the UAE to Sri Lanka, particularly the economic contribution arising
from the large Sri Lankan workforce employed in the UAE.
The Deputy Speaker also welcomed the increase in the number of tourists travelling from the UAE
to Sri Lanka and emphasized the importance of further strengthening cooperation in the tourism
sector between the two countries.
He further stated that the Sri Lanka – UAE Parliamentary Friendship Association is expected to be
revived in the Tenth Parliament, with the objective of further strengthening Parliamentary relations
and expanding cooperation across various sectors.
Ambassador Khaled Nasser Al Ameri expressed his appreciation for the contribution of Sri Lankan
workers to the economies of both countries. He noted that the Sri Lankan workforce in the UAE is
highly valued and appreciated for being skilled, peaceful and respectful. The Ambassador also
highlighted the strong trade relations between Sri Lanka and the UAE, as well as the importance of
strong air connectivity between the two countries. He appreciated Sri Lanka’s natural beauty, social
values and cultural richness.
The discussion also focused on further enhancing cooperation in education and higher education for
the mutual benefit of both countries. Attention was also drawn to the ongoing UAE–India–Sri Lanka
tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at developing Trincomalee as a regional
energy hub, as well as opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the field of security.
Parliament of Sri Lanka @ParliamentLK @slparliament Parliament of Sri LankaThe Ambassador commended the hospitality of the Sri Lankan people and their warm and
welcoming nature, noting the friendliness and smiles of the people as among Sri Lanka’s valued
attributes. He reaffirmed that the UAE would continue to extend its support to Sri Lanka as a close
and trusted friend.
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