August 17, Colombo (LNW): Palestinian Ambassador Dr. Zuhair M. H. Zaid paid a farewell visit to Sri Lanka’s Speaker of Parliament, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, on Wednesday, August 7th. The Secretary General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera, was also in attendance.
During their meeting, Speaker Abeywardena inquired about the current situation in Palestine, to which Dr. Zaid provided an update on the political, social, and humanitarian challenges the region is facing. The Ambassador expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Speaker and the people of Sri Lanka for their steadfast support during difficult times in Palestine. He also thanked Sri Lanka for the hospitality he received during his tenure and highlighted the historical ties between the two nations.
Dr. Zaid emphasized that the potential for increased private investments could be realized through the conduct of democratic elections. Speaker Abeywardena commended Dr. Zaid for his significant contributions to strengthening the diplomatic and cultural ties between Sri Lanka and Palestine during his time as Ambassador.
