UNESCO Director-General meets Sri Lankan President during official visit

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July 16, Colombo (LNW): Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, currently visiting Sri Lanka, has met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s House in Colombo.

Invited by the Sri Lankan Government, Azoulay arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (15th) with her delegation.

During her three-day visit, she is scheduled to hold discussions with Education Minister Susil Premajayantha, Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Tharaka Balasuriya, and other senior government officials.

Azoulay will also participate in the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s membership in UNESCO at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre and visit various UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the island.

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