New Zealand’s first resident High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Mr Michael Edward Appleton together with Mr. Andrew Traveller the Deputy High Commissioner called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees this morning (11). The Ambassador conveyed his pleasure to be the New Zealand first resident High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and expressed his keen interest in growing collaboration between the both nations. As one of the world’s largest milk producers, The Ambassador mentioned that New Zealand is pleased to share dairy industry technology and know-how with Sri Lanka. Thanking for opportunity, the Ambassador said he is looking forward to working together with the Government to enhance bilateral relations with Sri Lanka. Prime Minister and Mr Senaka Silva, former New Zealand Honorary Consulate in Sri Lanka were also present at the meeting.

Source: The Nation August 11, 2021 17:15 UTC