Sri Lanka and Switzerland consolidate friendly ties
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- December 12, 2024
- Political
- Sri Lanka and Switzerland consolidate friendly ties
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Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath, had a cordial meeting with Ambassador Tim Enderlin, Assistant State Secretary and Head of the Peace and Human Rights Division of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, during his recent visit to Sri Lanka.
The discussion centered on promoting national unity and reconciliation in the country. The Foreign Minister reiterated the Government’s commitment to building one national identity for all Sri Lankans.
He requested Swiss support for strengthening initiatives such as dialogue and capacity building for attaining sustainable peace and inclusive development. The Swiss side affirmed its continuous support to further strengthen the relations in key areas of mutual interests.
Prior to this visit, Ambassador Christian Frutiger, Assistant Director General of the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC), visited Sri Lanka as the Chief Guest at a ceremony to mark the successful conclusion of the 14-year ‘Safe Labor Migration Program’ funded by the SDC.
