Western Australia Premier discusses renewable energy and agricultural development with President Wickremesinghe

Western Australia Premier Roger Cook met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is  in Perth for the Indian Ocean Conference today (09) .

During the discussions, the Premier Cook conveyed his state’s keen interest in renewable energy and agricultural development, along with establishing direct aviation links between Sri Lanka and Perth. He emphasized Perth’s strategic location on the Indian Ocean as an opportunity for South Asian nations to foster closer ties with the broader Australian region.

President Wickremesinghe highlighted Sri Lanka’s on-going efforts to develop its renewable energy sector, while underscoring the country’s vast potential in this area. Additionally, the President outlined Sri Lanka’s modernization program in agriculture and extended an invitation to the Western Australian Premier to promote investment in this sector.

(PMD)