Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held discussions with a delegation from the European External Action Service (EEAS) at the Prime Minister’s Office, reaffirming Sri Lanka’s commitment to enhancing its partnership with the European Union.
The meeting centred on expanding collaboration in key areas such as economic engagement, trade, and investment. During the talks, the Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the European Union’s prompt assistance to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the recent cyclone, as well as its continued support during challenging periods, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Meanwhile, Colombo is set to host the 27th Session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission tomorrow (12). The high-level forum will bring together senior representatives from both sides to review progress and explore further cooperation in governance, human rights, trade, development assistance, and other bilateral and regional matters, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
The session will be co-chaired by Aruni Ranaraja, Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, and Paola Pampaloni, Acting Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific at the EEAS.
In addition to the Joint Commission meeting, the visiting EU delegation is scheduled to engage with senior Sri Lankan leaders to discuss practical steps and future initiatives aimed at strengthening the longstanding partnership between the two sides.
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