Indonesia to support Clean Sri Lanka initiative

Indonesia has pledged support for Clean Sri Lanka programme, the President’s Media Division said.

The assistance in this regard was assured by Indonesian Ambassador Dewi Gustina Tobing when she called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Tuesday, the PMD said.

During the discussion, Ambassador Tobing extended Indonesia’s well wishes to the new government and reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening the 70-year-long friendship between the two nations. She said that Indonesia’s current administration would support the Clean Sri Lanka programme, noting that measures have been taken to implement a similar initiative in Indonesia.

The discussions also focused on establishing vibrant trade agreements and free trade arrangements between the two nations. Additionally, both parties explored opportunities to expand markets in a mutually beneficial manner while further strengthening economic, social and cultural ties. Senior Additional Secretary to the President, Roshan Gamage and Indonesian Deputy Ambassador, Fiki Oktanio, were also present at the meeting, the release said.