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High Commissioner of the United Kingdom
Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany
Ambassador of the Republic of Italy
Two new Ambassadors and a High Commissioner to Sri Lanka presented credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday.
The new diplomats assuming duties were Ambassador of the Republic of Italy Damiano Francovigh, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr. Felix Neumann and High Commissioner of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Andrew Patrick.
The ceremony was attended by Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayake, who warmly received the envoys upon their arrival.
Following the presentation of their credentials, President Wickremesinghe engaged in a friendly exchange with the newly appointed diplomats, reflecting the spirit of mutual respect and cooperation that underpins diplomatic relations.
Among those present during this significant event were State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasooriya, Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake and Foreign Affairs Ministry Secretary Aruni Wijewardena.
