HC-designate of Sri Lanka to Australia assumes duties

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The newly-appointed High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka to the Commonwealth of Australia J.C. Weliamuna assumed duties at the Sri Lanka High Commission, Canberra on 20 August. His assumption of duties was marked by a simple ceremony organised by the staff of the High Commission in keeping with Sri Lankan traditions.

Addressing the staff, the High Commissioner-designate emphasised on the need to continue with further strengthening the bilateral political agenda and reinvigoration of trade and business links between the two countries for economic gains.

He added: “Our diaspora representing all ethnic and religious communities of Sri Lanka will be our partners to ensure a brain gain for Sri Lanka. Let us look innovatively to tap the full potential.”

High Commissioner designate J.C. Weliamuna, President’s Counsel, holds a Master of Laws Degree (LLM) from the University of Colombo with numerous professional achievements in the areas of Constitutional, Human Rights and International Law.

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