Meeting between Secretary to the President and UAE Ambassador
A meeting was held today (16) at the Presidential Secretariat between Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, and Khaled Nasser AlAmeri, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Sri Lanka.
During the discussions, Ambassador AlAmeri reiterated the UAE’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s economic development. He emphasized the importance of enhancing the bilateral relations between the two nations.
Ambassador Khaled Nasser AlAmeri also pointed out that, with the new political framework, there are now better investment opportunities for UAE investors in Sri Lanka. He also mentioned that Sri Lanka was not previously conducive to investments.
He highlighted that around 150,000 Sri Lankans are employed in the UAE and expressed his desire to expand job opportunities for Sri Lankans and create new prospects for professionals.
The Ambassador also mentioned that the UAE is prepared to enhance trade relations with Sri Lanka and is eager to establish new agreements in this regard.
Additionally, the Ambassador invited President Anura Kumara Disanayake to meet with UAE leaders and investors, believing that such interactions would strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
A meeting between Secretary to the President of Sri Lanka, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, and UAE Ambassador Khaled Nasser AlAmeri took place today. The Ambassador reaffirmed the UAE’s support for Sri Lanka’s economic development and highlighted the need to strengthen bilateral relations. He mentioned improved investment opportunities for UAE investors in Sri Lanka under the new political framework. Currently, 150,000 Sri Lankans are employed in the UAE, and the Ambassador expressed interest in expanding job opportunities and creating new employment prospects. The UAE is also looking to expand trade relations with Sri Lanka and invited President Anura Kumara Disanayake to meet with UAE leaders and investors.
