Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena asked the newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to serve the interests of the country with utmost dedication and commitment while representing Sri Lanka overseas.
Addressing the envoys, who are ready to be deployed to take up appointments in 10 countries, at the Presidential Secretariat, the President said the first and foremost duty of the envoys is to promote Sri Lanka abroad and obtain maximum possible cooperation from the host nations.
He pointed out that the priority areas in this regard are investments, trade, technical cooperation, education, health, increase Sri Lankan exports and technical cooperation.
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President Sirisena said that the envoys representing Sri Lanka abroad should firmly commit themselves to the policies and the vision of the government and promote Sri Lanka keeping that in mind.
He pointed out the imperative need to showcase the correct positive image of Sri Lanka and take corrective steps when interested parties spread falsehoods and disinformation through social media and other mediums.
