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Korean PM telephones PM Rajapaksa

21 Oct 2020

  • Discuss education, investment, and tourism
South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun called Prime Minister (PM) Mahinda Rajapaksa last morning (20), and the two leaders discussed a number of areas of mutual bilateral interest while expressing the desire to further enhance relations between the two countries.  While congratulating Rajapaksa on the victory at the August general election, Prime Minister Chung said he looks forward to continue working with Sri Lanka to further strengthen bilateral relations, the PM’s Office said.  The two leaders also discussed further technical assistance for the Ocean University of Sri Lanka, for which the Korea International Co-operation Agency (KOICA) has already provided assistance. “I hope we can continue to collaborate on this project to expand it,” Rajapaksa was quoted as saying.  Other areas discussed included investment and tourism, according to the statement. “When the situation (with the pandemic) improves and air travel is back to normal, I would like to request your support in encouraging your investors to consider investing in Sri Lanka,” PM Rajapaksa said. “We also want to increase tourism from Korea.”  PM Rajapaksa extended an invitation to Prime Minister Chung to visit Sri Lanka after the Covid-19 situation is under control, and the Korean Prime Minister, noting that he has never visited Sri Lanka before, expressed interest in a visit.  


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