Colombo (LNW): On November 23, 2023, Rohitha Bogollagama, the designated High Commissioner, formally presented the Open Copy of his Letter of Credence to Vice Marshal and Director of Protocol at the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, Victoria Busby OBE, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in London, UK said in a statement on Friday (24).
This occurred prior to the official presentation of Credentials to His Majesty King Charles III in a formal and ceremonial setting.
Expressing gratitude, High Commissioner designate Bogollagama thanked Vice Marshal and Director Busby for the early opportunity to present the open copy of his Letter of Credence. He conveyed his anticipation of strengthening the close and cordial relations between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom.
Additionally, Bogollagama conveyed warm greetings from President Ranil Wickremesinghe to His Majesty King Charles III, wishing for the continued progress and prosperity of the United Kingdom.
In his discussions, Bogollagama also appealed for greater understanding from the UK Government on matters related to Sri Lanka, emphasising that such comprehension would pave the way for broader and more profound engagement between the two nations.
Vice-Marshal Busby extended best wishes for success to High Commissioner designate Bogollagama in his new role as the Envoy of Sri Lanka to the Court of St James’s. Furthermore, Busby assured the fullest cooperation of the UK Government during Bogollagama’s tenure.
The meeting included the presence of Counsellor Hiruni Rajapakse from the High Commission accompanying the High Commissioner designate.
