NZ to expand economic ties with SL – High Commissioner

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The official state visit of New Zealand Prime Minister John Phillip Key will enhance economic ties between the two countries into new heights, New Zealand High Commissioner for Sri Lanka Grahame Morton said.

He further said that the Government of New Zealand has placed special emphasis on expanding investments relating to the dairy industry in Sri Lanka.

The High Commissioner made these remarks at a recent (11 February) discussion held with Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake in Colombo.

Minister Karunanayake also said the Government of Sri Lanka will provide its fullest cooperation to facilitate investment from New Zealand.

New Zealand Prime Minister John Phillip Key will arrive in Sri Lanka on 23 February.