FM delegation in NZ to discuss opening of SL mission there

A Foreign Ministry delegation is currently in New Zealand to discuss the opening of a new diplomatic mission there.A spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry said that an official delegation, led by Director General, Overseas Assets Management and Development Division of the Ministry, Pradeepa Saram, was there to discuss matters related to the opening of the High Commission. Recently, the Cabinet of Ministers gave the go ahead for the opening of the new mission.

 The spokesperson said that the delegation was scheduled to meet officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand, and other related agencies and stakeholders.

 The official said: “New Zealand has a significant Sri Lankan expatriate community, comprising mostly professionals and students.  The opening of a resident Mission will facilitate outreach to the community and pursuit of stronger collaboration in the fields of trade, education, sports, science and technology, tourism and health.New Zealand opened a resident Mission in Sri Lanka in 2021, which is an important milestone in the bilateral relations between the two countries. “