UK Indo-Pacific Minister Catherine West Meets with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa

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United Kingdom’s Indo-Pacific Minister, Catherine West, met with Sri Lankan Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa, in Colombo today to discuss the country’s economic, social, and political challenges. The meeting was attended by Minister West’s Private Secretary, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Andrew Patrick, and Second Secretary Alexander Smith.

Also present were Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) representatives, including former MP Eran Wickramaratne, and Members of Parliament Harshana Rajakaruna, Mujibur Rahman, and Kavinda Jayawardena.

During the discussions, Opposition Leader Premadasa stressed the importance of international support to help Sri Lanka navigate its ongoing economic crisis. He also emphasized the need to boost tourism, particularly attracting more visitors from the United Kingdom, as a key step towards economic recovery.

The meeting underscored the commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom, with a focus on addressing Sri Lanka’s critical national issues in a collaborative manner.

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