Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Maria Tripodi, Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, on Thursday at Temple Trees for discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
Talks focused on advancing political consultations, expanding trade and investment cooperation, promoting tourism, and enhancing cultural and educational exchanges. The Prime Minister emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to building a resilient economy, upholding public trust, and advancing a corruption-free, stable nation. She also underscored the importance of relations with the European Union, expressed appreciation for Italy’s longstanding friendship, and reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s support in international forums.
Tripodi commended Sri Lanka’s recent progress and reiterated Italy’s continued support.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from both delegations. The Italian side included Damiano Francovig, Ambassador of Italy to Sri Lanka, along with senior officers. The Sri Lankan delegation comprised Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister; Sagarika Bogahawatta, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister; Sugeeshwara Gunaratna, Director General of the Europe and North America Division; and Isurika Karunarathna, Director of the Europe and North America Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism.
