Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Following the decision by the Cabinet of Ministers to open a Sri Lanka High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand, an official delegation led by Director General, Overseas Assets Management & Development Division of the Ministry Pradeepa Saram, will visit New Zealand from April 22-25 to attend to matters related to the opening of the High Commission.
During the visit, the delegation will engage in meetings with officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand, and other related agencies and stakeholders.
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 pursui...