High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the UK Saroja Sirisena called on the Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle on 24 May as a part of Sir Lindsay’s initiative to meet Heads of Mission based in London, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in London stated today (31).
Referring to Sri Lanka – UK history going back centuries, the duo held discussions focused on the importance of strengthening the bilateral relationship in spheres such as trade, investment, tourism, people to people contacts, education and cooperation of the legislatures of the two countries.
High Commissioner Sirisena also briefed Sir Lindsay on Sri Lanka’s high Human Development indices, due to its free health and free education systems modelled on those of the UK. Sir Lindsay noted the close cooperation between Sri Lanka and the UK on Oceans and plastics.
Sir Lindsay also noted that democracy is the main factor that binds the two countries. Referring to Sri Lanka’s electoral system, High Commissioner Sirisena stated that it was based on the Westminster system of first-past-the-post until it was replaced with the system of proportional representation in 1989. Sir Lindsay welcomed the suggestion of High Commissioner Sirisena for the exchange of visits between the legislatures of the two countries. They both agreed that a friendly cricket match between the members of the two Parliaments would be a fine opportunity to celebrate shared love of cricket.
It is also noteworthy that arrangements had been made by the office of the Speaker to fly the Sri Lankan flag in front of the House of Commons on the occasion of the meeting.
The High Commissioner was accompanied by Deputy High Commissioner Samantha Pathirana.
SL envoy in UK calls on Speaker of the House of Commons
31 May 2021
SL envoy in UK calls on Speaker of the House of Commons
31 May 2021
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