United Kingdom’s Indo-Pacific Minister Catherine West met with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in Colombo today for a discussion on Sri Lanka’s economic, social, and political challenges.
The meeting was attended by Minister Catherine West’s Private Secretary, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick, and Second Secretary Alexander Smith.
Representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), former MP Eran Wickramaratne, along with Members of Parliament Harshana Rajakaruna, Mujibur Rahman, and Kavinda Jayawardena were also present.
During the discussions, Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa emphasized the need for international support to address Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic crisis.
He also requested assistance in promoting tourism to attract more visitors from the United Kingdom, recognizing its potential to aid economic recovery.
The meeting highlighted the commitment to fostering strong bilateral ties between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom while addressing critical national issues collaboratively.
