Australia pledges continued support for Sri Lanka’s economic development
- CNL Reporter
- August 8, 2025
- Political
- Australia
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Australia’s Governor-General, Samantha Joy Mostyn, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (08) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, where the two countries held bilateral discussions.
During the meeting, lengthy discussions were held on strengthening the more than 75-year-old friendship between Australia and Sri Lanka and expanding areas of cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).
Governor-General Mostyn emphasised that Australia is prepared to provide the continued support necessary for a successful journey under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s clear and decisive leadership, the statement said.
She particularly noted Australia’s willingness to extend its support towards strengthening Sri Lanka’s economy.President Dissanayake remarked that this visit would further strengthen the longstanding friendship between Australia and Sri Lanka, the PMD said.
