{"id":130146,"date":"2024-02-10T10:50:13","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T10:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=130146"},"modified":"2024-02-10T10:50:58","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T10:50:58","slug":"president-meets-sri-lankan-diaspora-in-australia-outlines-plans-for-economic-modernization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/president-meets-sri-lankan-diaspora-in-australia-outlines-plans-for-economic-modernization\/","title":{"rendered":"President meets Sri Lankan Diaspora in Australia, outlines plans for economic modernization"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>President meets Sri Lankan Diaspora in Australia, outlines plans for economic modernization<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/97133\/president-meets-sri-lankan-diaspora-in-australia-outlines-plans-for-economic-modernization-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/adaderanaenglish.s3.amazonaws.com\/1707531234-sri-lankan-diaspora-in-australia--ranil-wickremesinghe-l.jpg\" alt=\"President meets Sri Lankan Diaspora in Australia, outlines plans for economic modernization \" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Source :\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/97133\/president-meets-sri-lankan-diaspora-in-australia-outlines-plans-for-economic-modernization-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adaderana<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is in Australia on a state visit, has met with the Sri Lankan diaspora in Perth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">During the interaction, the Sri Lankan leader has provided updates on the nation\u2019s recovery efforts, while outlining strategies for economic modernization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">In response, the diaspora has expressed their readiness to assist the Sri Lankan government in boosting economic development across various sectors, such as climate change and tourism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Additionally, President\u2019s Chief-of-Staff Sagala Ratnayaka has detailed plans for establishing the Office of Overseas Sri Lankans. He emphasized that this initiative would provide an avenue for the diaspora to engage constructively with the Government.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Ratnayaka also underscored the ongoing IMF program, emphasizing the importance of the diagnostics report released last year. He appealed for the continued backing of the Sri Lankan diaspora in carrying forward the reform program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">In attendance at the meeting was Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry who provided further insight into initiatives aimed at facilitating programs in Sri Lanka that are backed by Sri Lankan expatriates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">In response to various inquiries, the President has affirmed the government\u2019s dedication to executing longstanding policies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">He also explained the efforts to revamp Sri Lanka\u2019s education system, which includes plans for introducing private universities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The Head of State on Thursday morning (Feb.08) embarked on a visit to Australia at the invitation of India Foundation and the Government of Australia to attend the 7th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) in Perth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The President\u2019s Media Division (PMD) said Wickremesinghe will play a pivotal role in shaping discussions at the conference, slated as a vital forum for dialogue and cooperation within the Indian Ocean Region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The event, themed \u201cTowards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean,\u201d aims to foster cooperation among 40 participating nations. President Wickremesinghe\u2019s participation reflects Sri Lanka\u2019s proactive stance towards regional stability and development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Accompanying the President is Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, who will address the plenary session titled \u201cOur Blue Future: How can the Indian Ocean region work with island states to safeguard the health of our shared ocean resources\u201d. Sabry\u2019s participation highlights Sri Lanka\u2019s focus on safeguarding shared ocean resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Organized by the India Foundation in collaboration with India\u2019s Ministry of External Affairs and the Australian Government, along with support from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Singapore, and Perth-US Asia Centre, the conference seeks to chart a roadmap for the region\u2019s future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Sri Lanka previously hosted the second edition of the IOC in 2017, under the patronage of Wickremesinghe, who was the then-Prime Minister.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Wickremesinghe\u2019s attendance underscores Sri Lanka\u2019s commitment to regional diplomacy and its active engagement in addressing common challenges for the collective benefit of Indian Ocean nations, the PMD added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">On the sidelines of the IOC, Wickremesinghe also called on Australia\u2019s Foreign Affairs Minister, Penny Wong and the Premier of Western Australia, Roger Cook earlier today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/97133\/president-meets-sri-lankan-diaspora-in-australia-outlines-plans-for-economic-modernization-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pmd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sri-Lankan-Diaspora-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"377\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/97133\/president-meets-sri-lankan-diaspora-in-australia-outlines-plans-for-economic-modernization-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pmd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sri-Lankan-Diaspora-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"379\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/97133\/president-meets-sri-lankan-diaspora-in-australia-outlines-plans-for-economic-modernization-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pmd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sri-Lankan-Diaspora-03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adaderana.lk\/news\/97133\/president-meets-sri-lankan-diaspora-in-australia-outlines-plans-for-economic-modernization-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pmd.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sri-Lankan-Diaspora-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"377\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President meets Sri Lankan Diaspora in Australia, outlines plans for economic modernization Source :\u00a0adaderana President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is in Australia on a state visit, has met with the Sri Lankan diaspora in Perth. During the interaction, the Sri Lankan leader has provided updates on the nation\u2019s recovery efforts, while outlining strategies for economic modernization. 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