November 20, Colombo (LNW): Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra has engaged in wide-ranging discussions with Șerban-Dimitrie Sturdza, Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the Countries of South Asia (DSAS), along with several accompanying members of the delegation.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting placed particular emphasis on Sri Lanka’s ongoing reforms aimed at widening political inclusion and ensuring stronger representation for minority communities. Hemachandra outlined recent steps taken under the government’s broader reform framework, emphasising that Colombo intends to sustain progress on matters of participatory governance and institutional renewal.
The Deputy Minister also reiterated Sri Lanka’s commitment to upholding key European Union standards, particularly in the fields of democratic practice, human rights protections, public transparency and accountability, and the continued strengthening of the rule of law. He noted that these priorities are integral not only to Sri Lanka’s international partnerships but also to its long-term national development goals.
Delegation members, for their part, conveyed their willingness to work more closely with Sri Lankan authorities in the coming months. Both sides signalled a shared interest in enhancing cooperation across political, economic and social fronts, with an eye to supporting the country’s pursuit of national cohesion, stability and sustainable growth.
