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Memoranda signed, more employment avenues open for Lankans as President meets South Korean Counterpart

30Nov

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Memoranda signed, more employment avenues open for Lankans as President meets South Korean Counterpart

President Maithripala Sirisena was welcomed ceremoniously with a special guard of honour to the Blue House, which is the executive office and official residence of the South Korean Head of State, for the official bilateral talk with the country’s President Moon Jae-in. The two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. According to the South Korean President Jae-in, President Sirisena’s current visit has resulted in the opening of new glorious chapter in the bilateral friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Furthermore he stated that this year marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Sri Lanka and the current visit of President Sirisena has laid down a firm foundation for stronge...

Sri Lankan President to leave for South Korea today on an official visit

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena will leave for South Korea today on a three-day state visit from 28 to 30 November 2017 at the invitation of South Korean President Moon Jae-in. President's visit aims to strengthen diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of South Korea. The visit coincides with the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. According to a statement by the South Korean President's office President Sirisena is scheduled to start off the visit by paying tribute at the Seoul National Cemetery on November 29. Later in the day, he will attend an official welcoming ceremony, which will be followed by a summit and an MOU signing ceremony. President Moon will host a state dinner for the visiting President....

Sri Lankan President to visit South Korea next week

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on the invitation of President Moon Jae-in will undertake a state visit to the Republic of Korea from 28 to 30 November 2017, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said. The visit coincides with the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea. On 29 November, President Moon is scheduled to meet President Sirisena for summit talks, and host the Sri Lankan President to a state dinner. The two Heads of State will discuss matters of mutual interest to deepen cooperation between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea. Agreements on Economic Cooperation, Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) and cultural cooperation, as well as MOUs on investment cooperation and the Employment Permit Syste...