25 April 2014, Colombo; Her Excellency Ms. Dunya Maumoon, Minister of Foreign Affairs has called on H. E. Prof. G.L. Peiris, Minister of External Affairs of Sri Lanka today.
Minister Dunya's visit to Sri Lanka is on the invitation of Minister of External Affairs of Sri Lanka H. E. Prof. G.L. Peiris, to attend an event hosted by H.E. President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as Chair-in-Office of the Commonwealth to celebrate the Cultural Diversity of the Commonwealth.
During the meeting, Minister Dunya expressed hope and confidence that the Maldives will continue to receive the same level of support, engagement and assistance from Sri Lanka as in the past. She also expressed appreciation for the continued hospitality given to the resident Maldivian community in Sri Lanka.
His Excellency Prof. G. L. Peiris assured the Maldivian Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka's support to Maldives in tackling common challenges faced by both the countries, in the domestic and international arena and Sri Lanka's commitment to further strengthen the long standing close relations between both the countries.
During the visit, Minister Dunya will also pay a courtesy call on His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
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