UK High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. Retweets not endorsements. @FCDOgovuk

Joined February 2022
Good to be back in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country. Looking forward to spending the next few days in Nuwera Eliya, meeting communities, civil society & political representatives, & hearing about the issues & opportunities shaping the region. 🇬🇧 🇱🇰
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An insightful conversation with politician & Tamil literary scholar Thilagaarajah Mylvaganam on Malaiyaha political representation & the changes taking place in the Hill Country’s political landscape.
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Wrapped up an important visit to Nuwara Eliya. Grateful for the warm welcome & open conversations with communities, civil society, political representatives & local partners, from Cyclone Ditwah recovery to the longer-term priorities of Malaiyaha communities. 🇬🇧 🇱🇰
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Enormous credit goes to the makers of this thoughtful and balanced documentary. Essential viewing for anyone interested in Sri Lanka’s tragic history.
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Exporting to the UK: Real Stories. Real Opportunities.
Exporting to the UK: Real Stories. Real Opportunities. Over the coming weeks, Sri Lankan businesses will share their UK export journey. Take the next step towards the UK market. Check the product tariff & rules and ensure you claim DCTS benefits: gov.uk/trade-tariff
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A good conversation with former Foreign and Finance Minister @alisabrypc , PC. We discussed domestic political developments, international affairs and Sri Lanka’s economic outlook.
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Check this informative article by our Head of Trade on UK–Sri Lanka trade and understanding how Sri Lankan exporters can access the UK’s DCTS preferences. Access the Eurolink Magazine: eccslpublications.aflip.in/1…
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A pleasure to meet Hon. Kabir Hashim MP, Chairman of the SJB, Sri Lanka’s main opposition party. We had a wide-ranging discussion on the country’s political and economic outlook, as well as issues of shared interests.
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Good to catch up with @AsiriFernandoLK today. Always valuable to exchange views on the media landscape and developments in Sri Lanka.
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Together with Deputy High Commissioner Theresa O’Mahony, I hosted a discussion with economists on 🇱🇰’s economic future. We discussed the implications of the Middle East crisis, post-IMF reforms, growth, climate risks and economic resilience. A valuable exchange.
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Good to meet with Dr Upali Pannilage, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, and Chandrarathna Vithanage, Director General of the NGO Secretariat.
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We discussed the Ministry’s priorities, including strengthening social protection systems, advancing sustainable poverty alleviation efforts, & the proposed NGO legislation.
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Civil society is a valued partner in development & reconciliation. We welcome the Ministry’s plans for consultations, & agreed with the Minister on the need for meaningful & inclusive engagement with civil society, & exchanged views on 🇬🇧's approach, including on FATF compliance.
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