SriLanka, Oct. 4 -- South Korea has reaffirmed its continued support for Sri Lanka's development priorities as the two countries prepare to mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations next year.

The commitment was reiterated at a ceremony hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka at the Shangri-La Colombo to mark Korea's 4,359th National Foundation Day and 49 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, who was the chief guest at the event, said Sri Lanka valued Korea's longstanding partnership and expressed the Government's interest in expanding bilateral trade, investment and business cooperation.

He re...