INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Qatar and Sri Lanka have actually embarked on substantial developments in bilateral relations this year, and seek to additional boost
cooperation in areas that matter to both nations, Ambassador of Sri Lanka H.E
Mohamed Mafaz Mohideen has actually stated
Sri Lanka looks for to boost the longstanding ties with Qatar by focusing on untapped potentials in the corporation, Ambassador Mohideen
said, dealing with a reception hung on Tuesday at The Westin Doha Hotel to mark the nations 75th Independence Day
The occasion was graced by Minister of Labour H E Dr
Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri; Minister of Social Development and Family H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad; and Director of the Protocol
Department Ambassador H E Ibrahim Yousif Abdullah Fakhroo
They were joined by members of the Sri Lankan community.Addressing the guests, Ambassador Mohideen said: We have longstanding relationship
with Qatar, established in 1976 with ambassadorial level diplomatic relations and reinforced through high level sees and a number of
I believe there is much untapped potential in our collaboration and cooperation
Therefore, I propose that we take a leap forward in our relationship from a declaration stage to an application stage in generating
tangible results on the arrangements that we have actually reached with the blessings of our leaders and policy makers, he added
Ambassador Mohideen kept in mind that Sri Lanka is looking for to develop ties in trade and commerce, tourist, education and other areas
On the bilateral front we have seen significant developments this year
Qatar Charity has recommenced their operate in Sri Lanka which would offer concrete outcomes benefiting vulnerable and marginalised
Conversations are also in progress between Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka and Education Above All Foundation in order to supply support
in the education front, he included. .
Ambassador Mohideen also included that the Sri Lankan embassy in Doha looks for to develop a Foreign Ministry level assessment committee;
arrange the third session of the Qatar-Sri Lanka Joint Economy, Commercial and Technical Commission; and develop a platform which would
serve as an umbrella organisation in promoting trade between Qatar and Sri Lanka
He likewise stressed on the continuous economic obstacles in Sri Lanka and said that the country has actually gotten rid of several
difficulties in the past with durability, and lauded the support extended by Qatar in overcoming the scenario dominating in Sri Lanka
Similarly, heres my profound belief that revealing the same resilience that we as one nation could get rid of the financial challenges;
synergise in our energies within and outside our nation with the assistance and collaboration of our real international good friends such as
Qatar, said Ambassador Mohideen
A short documentary on the variety and charm of Sri Lanka was screened, and traditional dance and tunes were carried out for the guests
Source - The Peninsula-Agencies
