Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to Undertake An Official Visit to Australia and New Zealand

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Australia and New Zealand.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the minister’s tour will take place from 26 May, until 03 June.

According to a statement released by the Ministry, the Visit comes at the invitation of the two Governments.

During the visit, Minister Herath will hold bilateral discussions with his counterparts, Minister Winston Peters of New Zealand and Minister Penny Wong of Australia.

He will also meet senior government representatives, officials, business leaders, academics, think tanks, and members of the Sri Lankan community in both countries.

A key highlight of the visit to New Zealand will be the ceremonial opening of the Sri Lanka High Commission in Wellington.

The visit is expected to further strengthen Sri Lanka’s longstanding relations with both New Zealand and Australia and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest.