Colombo (News 1st): Handing over the national flag of Sri Lanka officially to the delegation from Sri Lanka to the World Scouts Jamboree which is to be held in the United States of America took place under the auspices of the President today (July 16) at the President’s House.

The 24th World Jamboree is taking place at the Virginia state in the United States of America. The President, while congratulating the Sri Lankan delegation pointed out the importance of taking the identity of Sri Lanka to the world.

The President’s media division stated that President Maithripala Sirisena will inform the US Ambassador to approve the visa for the scouts who have not received the approval.

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