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Korean Ambassador donates consignment of re-usable fabric masks to Acting IGP
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Woonjin Jeong, donated a consignment of re-usable fabric masks manufactured by a Sri Lankan social enterprise, for distribution among police personnel in appreciation of their dedication and commitment in helping to control Covid-19 in the country.
The envoy made the presentation during a meeting with Acting Inspector General of Police, C. D. Wickramaratne and a delegation of the Sri Lanka Police on October 15 at the Korean Embassy in Colombo.
It is of utmost importance that the police force remains safe, and the masks will be helpful in controlling the spread of the pandemic within police stations and its environs.
Ambassador Woonjin Jeong commended the Sri Lanka Police for their hard work in enforcing effective measures to contain Covid-19. He expressed confidence that the number of Covid-19 cases in Sri Lanka will decline due to the effective mechanism adopted by the task force.
He conveyed his gratitude to the Acting IGP for the diligent efforts especially in the present situation. The Sri Lanka Police has played a key role in combating the pandemic across the island.
The Ambassador further said: “there has been no cases of infection among the Korean community in Sri Lanka. On behalf of Korea, I would like to thank the Sri Lanka Police for ensuring the safety of Korean residents in Sri Lanka amidst the pandemic”.
He also expressed his sincere appreciation to all police teams who are dedicated to the combat Covid-19, on behalf of the people in Sri Lanka, including Korean residents.
The Ambassador assured that the Republic of Korea will stand in solidarity with Sri Lanka and work together to overcome the pandemic.
He assured that he will undertake to develop the mutually beneficial cooperation between the police authorities of the two countries.
“Korea wishes to be a beacon of hope and a true friend to Sri Lanka in times of difficulty and will help strengthen the bilateral ties to promote a healthy community”, he stressed.
Receiving the donation, Acting IGP Wickramaratne thanked the Ambassador for the gesture of goodwill to support the Sri Lanka Police.
He said the meeting is an initiative for Korea and Sri Lanka to create a mutually favourable, investor-friendly environment. It is important to ensure that the country is secure to attract more investments from Korea. It is vital for the police to coordinate with the Korean business community in order to facilitate trade and investments.
It would be beneficial for the Sri Lanka Police to deepen the relationship with its counterpart in Korea to share valuable expertise in the field of security, he added.
Senior DIG Priyantha Weerasooriya, DIGs Asanga Karawita and Ranmal L. Kodithuwakku, SSP S. M. Keerthipala and Sung Hun Lee, Country Director of KOTRA, were also present.
INS Sindhukesari, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo on 03 May 26 to undertake Operational Turnarounds.
The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision with naval traditions.
Throughout its stay in the island, the submarine’s crew is scheduled to participate in a variety of programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, including visits to several tourist attractions in Sri Lanka.
Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Health of the Russian Federation, officially visited the Russian House in Colombo to attend the Sri Lanka–Russia Medical Forum, where members of the Sri Lanka Russia Business Council and graduates from the Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist countries (ASLGSC) attended.
This historic gathering was graced by rectors and representatives from several world-class Russian medical institutions, including Kursk State Medical University, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, and Tver State Medical University, among others.
The forum commenced with an address by Minister Murashko, during which Russian medical graduates in attendance raised pertinent questions regarding medical and pharmaceutical sector opportunities in Sri Lanka.
Levan Dzhagaryan, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, together with Madam Maria L. Popova, Counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Sri Lanka & the Maldives and Director of the Russian House in Colombo, graced the occasion. Both officials expressed strong support for continued collaboration and future initiatives between the two nations.
The official appointment letters for the members of the newly established “Cricket Transformation Committee” (CTC) were handed over on Monday (04) by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.
The following members received their letters of appointment at the Ministry premises:
Sidath Wettimuny
Thushira Radella
Prakash Schaffter
Ms. Avanthi Colombage
The Ministry also noted that veteran cricketers Roshan Mahanama and Kumar Sangakkara, who are key members of the committee, are currently overseas. Their official appointments will be formalised immediately upon their arrival in Sri Lanka.
The Cricket Transformation Committee has been mandated to oversee the administration and drive structural reforms within Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in accordance with the powers vested in the Minister under the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973.
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