Australia praises the new government for adopting a transparent and corruption-free governance approach.
Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Paul Stephens, mentioned that the new government’s focus on corruption-free governance is attracting investors.
He also stated Australia’s willingness to offer assistance anytime for the government’s efforts in establishing a corruption-free system nationwide.
High Commissioner Stephens conveyed these comments during a meeting with the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (27).
Highlighting the 75 years of friendship between Sri Lanka and Australia, the High Commissioner emphasized the commitment to further strengthen ties and continue fostering close relations between the two nations.
The discussion also centered on Australia’s potential technical support in areas such as national security, maritime affairs, digitalization, public sector modernization, vocational education, and the energy sector.
High Commissioner Stephens praised President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative and affirmed Australia’s readiness to provide any necessary support for its success.
Australian Deputy High Commissioner Lalita Kapur and Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage were also present at the meeting.
Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka praised the new government’s corruption-free approach to governance, stating that it is attracting investors. He expressed Australia’s willingness to provide support in establishing a corruption-free system in the country. The High Commissioner emphasized the strong friendship between Sri Lanka and Australia and the commitment to further strengthen ties. Discussions also focused on Australia’s potential technical support in various areas such as national security, maritime affairs, digitalization, public sector modernization, vocational education, and the energy sector. The High Commissioner commended President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative and confirmed Australia’s readiness to provide necessary support for its success.
