Future diplomats visit ‘Colombo Tea Auction’

A group of new Foreign Service recruits visited the Colombo Tea Auction recently as a part of their induction program.

The group of new recruits numbering over 20 was led Bandaranaike International Diplomatic Training Institute Director General Pamela J. Deen, which conducts the ‘Intensive Induction Program’ on new recruits to the Foreign Service. During their visit, the future diplomats were given a brief overview of the activities of the ‘Colombo Tea Auction’s,’ operations and its contribution to the local economy. They were briefed by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Assistant Secretary General Gillian Nugara. In an earlier day, the new recruits were addressed by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce CEO/Secretary General Mangala P. B. Yapa. Colombo Tea Traders Association President Anslem Perera has also spoken to the new recruits, as a part of their ongoing induction program. The new batch were recruited during the month of September.