{{Ambassador Ernest Rwamucyo, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka with residence in New Delhi, India, presented his letter of credence to H.E Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.}}
Amb. Rwamucyo was on August 12, accompanied by Mr. Cally Alles Honorary Consul of Rwanda in Sri Lanka and Mr. Mucyo Rutishisha Second Counselor.
In their short discussion, the High Commissioner conveyed the regards and warm greetings from H.E Paul Kagame to his counterpart.
The High Commissioner stressed Rwanda’s commitment to strengthen bilateral relations with Sri Lanka. He reiterated the need for close collaboration between Rwanda and Sri Lanka in the Commonwealth framework.
He also highlighted Rwanda’s participation at the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting to be held in Colombo in November 2013 which will offer a good opportunity to cement bilateral ties between the two Nations.
In the subsequent meeting held with the Sri Lankan Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Gamini Lakshman Peiris, the High Commissioner reiterated the Rwanda’s commitment to cooperate with Sri Lanka on bilateral and global issues.
With the facilitation of the Honorary Consul’s office in Colombo, the High Commission in New Delhi is keen to enhancing cooperation between Sri Lanka and Rwanda, notably in the field of skill development, entrepreneurship, youth collaboration among others.
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