High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama met with Catherine West MP, Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)

High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama engaged in a productive discussion with MP Catherine West MP, Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) on 19 December 2023 at the House of Parliament.

The discussions focussed on enhancing the economic partnership between the two countries, reconciliation process in Sri Lanka, skilled labour supply and people to people contacts.

 

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London

20 December 2023

H.E. THE HIGH COMMISSIONER PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE DEAN OF THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS

On 20 December 2023, H.E Rohitha Bogollagama, the High Commissioner, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Ivan Romero-Martinez, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of Honduras to the United Kingdom. In addition to exchanging views on the political and socio-economic development of the respective nations, two sides committed to strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation for the benefit of the citizens of both Countries.

 

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London

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High Commissioner H.E. Rohitha Bogollagama met with The Lord Davies of Abersoch CBE, UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka

High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama met with The Lord Davies of Abersoch CBE, UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka on 14 December 2023 at Devonshire House in Mayfair, London. The discussions were mainly focused on enhancing economic, trade, investment and tourism matters which are of interest for both Sri Lanka and the UK.

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High Commissioner H.E. Rohitha Bogollagama met with the Rt Hon Liam Fox, MP

High Commissioner H.E. Rohitha Bogollagama met with the Rt Hon Liam Fox, MP on 12 December 2023 at the House of Parliament, United Kingdom.

The High Commissioner discussed with Rt Hon Liam Fox, MP, matters related to Sri Lanka-United Kingdom bilateral relations with a special emphasis on economic engagement. High Commissioner Bogollagama thanked Rt Hon Liam Fox for furthering Sri Lanka-UK relations and briefed him on his priorities during his tenure to enhance bilateral relations.

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High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama holds trade and economic discussions with The Rt Hon Greg Hands, Minister of State for Trade Policy

High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama met with The Rt Hon Greg Hands, Minister of State for Trade Policy and Minister for London on 12 December 2023 at the Department for Business and Trade of the UK and had discussions on enhancing bilateral economic and trade relations.

High Commissioner Bogollagama presented his compliments to the UK Government for the support and as well as the understanding during social, economic, and political challenges which Sri Lanka went through and explained the steadfast journey of Sri Lanka by overcoming the economic turmoil under the leadership of HE the President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

During the discussion High Commissioner Bogollagama emphasised on key areas on enhancing exports from Sri Lanka to the UK. He mentioned that ‘Sri Lanka largely depend on its manufacturing industries, especially apparel manufacturing plants which were formed with foreign investments, with improved and assured market access guaranteed through the Multi-Fibre Agreement (MFA) in 1970s. However, at present the Sri Lankan apparel exports sector largely depend on the fabric imported from Far-East Asian countries due to the lack of a fabric base in Sri Lanka. The garments manufactured using these fabrics do not qualify under the ‘Double Transformation’ Rules of Origin criteria being implemented under the UK’s DCTS. Therefore, this has become a hindrance in attracting more investments into the apparel industry where the country has developed a great level of expertise over the last 50 years and particularly in Government’s efforts on post-war reconciliation measures of developing the Northen and Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka and generating employment opportunities for the under-privileged youth in those areas.’ » Read more

High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama attended the Sangha Nayaka Anuprapthi Felicitation Ceremony of Ven. Pidiwille Piyatissa Nayaka Thero at Manchester, United Kingdom  

High Commissioner Rohitha Bogollagama participated in the Sangha Nayaka Anuprapthi Felicitation Ceremony of Ven. Pidiwille Piyatissa Nayaka Thero held at Manchester on 10 December 2023. The event was attended by Senior Buddhist Monks led by Ven. Pahamune Sumangala Nayaka Thero, Secretary to the Malwatte Chapter Sangha Sabawa of Siyam Maha Nikaya, Lady Mayoress Yasmin Dar, and Councillors along with Community Leaders and the British Sri Lankan Community of Manchester, United Kingdom

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Sri Lanka reaffirms significant pledges for UN Peacekeeping Operations

His Excellency Rohitha Bogollagama, Special Representative/Special Envoy of H.E. Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka who is attending the 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting held on 05th & 06th December 2023 delivered Sri Lanka’s country statement and pledges for the United Nations Peacekeeping operations on 06.12.2023 in Accra, Ghana while showcasing Sri Lanka’s collective commitment to United Nations peacekeeping.

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