Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Ms. Maria Tripodi, Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, on 4 September at Temple Trees.
Discussions focused on enhancing political consultations, expanding trade and investment cooperation, promoting tourism, and strengthening cultural and educational exchanges. The Prime Minister emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to building a resilient economy, upholding public trust, and advancing a corruption-free, stable nation. She also underlined the importance of relations with the European Union, appreciated the longstanding friendship with Italy, and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s support in international forums. Ms. Tripodi commended Sri Lanka’s recent progress, and reiterated Italy’s continued support.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from both sides. The Italian delegation included H.E. Damiano Francovig, Ambassador of Italy to Sri Lanka, along with senior officers. The Sri Lankan delegation comprised Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister; Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister; Mr. Sugeeshwara Gunaratna, Director General, Europe & North America Division and Ms. Isurika Karunarathna, Director, Europe & North America, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism.
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