Several newly appointed envoys including the Ambassador of the Republic of Italy in Colombo and High Commissioner of the United Kingdom of Great Britain presented their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The ceremony welcomed the distinguished Ambassadors representing the Republic of Italy and the Federal Republic of Germany, as well as the High Commissioner of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. They assumed their roles as representatives of their respective countries and had the privilege of introducing themselves to President Wickremesinghe.
Mr. Sagala Ratnayake, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, warmly received the envoys upon their arrival.
The following diplomats formally presented their credentials:
1. Mr. Damiano Francovigh: Ambassador of the Republic of Italy in Colombo.
2. Mr. Andrew Patrick: High Commissioner of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland.
3. Dr. Felix Neumann: Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Following the presentation of their credentials, President Wickremesinghe engaged in a friendly exchange with the newly appointed diplomats, reflecting the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation that underpins diplomatic relations.
State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Tharaka Balasooriya, Secretary to the President, Mr. Saman Ekanayake, and Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Aruni Wijewardena, were also present at the event.
