COLOMBO (News 1st); Foreign Minister Professor G.L Peiris has reiterated Sri Lanka’s support to the Palestine cause during a courtesy call by the Palestine Ambassador to Sri Lanka. Ambassador of the State of Palestine in Sri Lanka, Dr. Zuhair M.H. Dar Zaid, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Professor G.L Peiris on 28th September at the Foreign Ministry. During the meeting, the Ambassador of the State of Palestine extended warm wishes from the President, Government and people of the State of Palestine, reiterated the State of Palestine’s continued support for Sri Lanka and stated his intention to strengthen the existing friendly relations. The Minister also highlighted that Sri Lanka had continuously supported the Palestinian cause and in recognition, a road had been named after former President Rajapaksa in Ramallah.

Source: The Nation October 01, 2021 06:00 UTC