{"id":154226,"date":"2025-06-16T13:25:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T13:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=154226"},"modified":"2025-06-16T15:05:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T15:05:24","slug":"sri-lanka-business-council-hosts-grand-welcome-for-new-envoy-in-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/sri-lanka-business-council-hosts-grand-welcome-for-new-envoy-in-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lanka Business Council hosts grand welcome for new envoy in UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"inner-h\">\n<h2 class=\"innerheader\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Sri Lanka Business Council hosts grand welcome for new envoy in UAE<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Source :\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.lk\/business\/Sri-Lanka-Business-Council-hosts-grand-welcome-for-new-envoy-in-UAE\/34-777466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ft<\/a><\/p>\n<header class=\"inner-content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bmkltsly13vb.compat.objectstorage.ap-mumbai-1.oraclecloud.com\/cdn.ft.lk\/assets\/uploads\/image_80a5ef67d5.jpg\" width=\"573\" height=\"430\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Prof. Arusha Cooray becomes first female Ambassador from Sri Lanka to the Gulf region<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"width: 61.8883%;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"10\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bmkltsly13vb.compat.objectstorage.ap-mumbai-1.oraclecloud.com\/cdn.ft.lk\/assets\/uploads\/image_b4e38ec754.jpg\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Professor Arusha Cooray<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bmkltsly13vb.compat.objectstorage.ap-mumbai-1.oraclecloud.com\/cdn.ft.lk\/assets\/uploads\/image_df02764176.jpg\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Sri Lanka&#8217;s Consul General<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Alexis Gunasekara<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The Sri Lanka Business Council (SLBC) in the UAE hosted an elegant and well-attended welcome reception at the Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre to honour Sri Lanka\u2019s newly appointed Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Professor Arusha Cooray.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">She was accompanied by her husband, Priyantha Cooray, whose presence added warmth to the occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The evening opened with the rhythmic beats of traditional Sri Lankan drums and cultural performances, setting the tone for a warm and dignified celebration. In attendance were members of the Sri Lankan business community, the Consul General Alexis Gunasekara, members of the diplomatic corps, and other distinguished guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">SLBC Chairman Suren Swaminathan delivered a heartfelt and impactful welcome address. He reflected on his long-standing experience in the UAE, having arrived shortly after diplomatic ties were established between the two countries. He recalled Sri Lanka\u2019s then Ambassador the late Gauthamadasa, as \u201ca fine diplomat and a friend to all,\u201d and remarked \u2014 to much appreciation from the audience \u2014 that \u201cover the years, we have seen many ambassadors pass through these doors \u2014 some who came to serve, and others, quite frankly, who came to be served.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Swaminathan warmly welcomed the Ambassador, praising her as a trailblazer and the first female Ambassador from Sri Lanka to the Gulf region. He spoke of the long-standing cooperation between the SLBC, the Embassy, and the Consulate, and reiterated the Council\u2019s apolitical commitment to serving its members and the country. He also acknowledged the pivotal role of Alexis Gunasekara, who personally led a strong business delegation to Sri Lanka two years ago, and thanked former Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires Thakshila Arnolda, for her dedicated service.<\/span><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"10\" align=\"left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bmkltsly13vb.compat.objectstorage.ap-mumbai-1.oraclecloud.com\/cdn.ft.lk\/assets\/uploads\/image_5790302e7b.jpg\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>SLBC Chairman Suren Swaminathan\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bmkltsly13vb.compat.objectstorage.ap-mumbai-1.oraclecloud.com\/cdn.ft.lk\/assets\/uploads\/image_77e9ed2566.jpg\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>SLBC Vice Chairman Shihan Sheriff<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Following the Chairman, Consul General Alexis Gunasekara echoed the sentiments expressed and spoke about the distinguished academic and diplomatic background of the Ambassador. He emphasised the significance of continued collaboration to deepen trade and bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the UAE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Professor Arusha Cooray, in her address, thanked the Chairman and the Board of Directors for the gracious reception. She highlighted the important role of the SLBC in fostering economic ties and expressed her commitment to working closely with the Council to enhance trade, tourism, and imports. Her remarks reflected clarity of purpose and a strong vision for the future of Sri Lanka-UAE relations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The vote of thanks was delivered by Vice Chairman Shihan Sheriff, who commended the organising committee for delivering such a refined and meaningful event within just one week \u2014 a testament to the dedication and unity of the SLBC team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The reception concluded with a ceremonial cake cutting, after which Chairman Swaminathan personally escorted the Ambassador to each table, introducing her to the VIP guests and attendees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">A special note of appreciation was extended to Accor Hotels Regional General Manager Dr. Nishan Silva under which Pullman Creek City Centre operates, and his outstanding team for their exceptional hospitality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The evening was flawlessly compered by Lakna Godahena and Kasun Segera, whose professionalism and presence were widely appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The event marked a significant beginning to what is expected to be a productive and collaborative chapter in Sri Lanka-UAE diplomatic and economic relations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bmkltsly13vb.compat.objectstorage.ap-mumbai-1.oraclecloud.com\/cdn.ft.lk\/assets\/uploads\/image_b97ebbe701.jpg\" width=\"598\" height=\"672\" \/><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\" d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-154221 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sri-Lanka-Business-Council-hosts-grand-welcome-for-new-envoy-in-UAE-1-e1750079754998.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Business Council hosts grand welcome for new envoy in UAE\" width=\"600\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-154220 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sri-Lanka-Business-Council-hosts-grand-welcome-for-new-envoy-in-UAE-12-e1750079740987.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Business Council hosts grand welcome for new envoy in UAE\" width=\"600\" height=\"656\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-154225 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sri-Lanka-Business-Council-hosts-grand-welcome-for-new-envoy-in-UAE-13-e1750080053880.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Business Council hosts grand welcome for new envoy in UAE (13)\" width=\"590\" height=\"403\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-154219 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sri-Lanka-Business-Council-hosts-grand-welcome-for-new-envoy-in-UAE-11-e1750079727978.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Business Council hosts grand welcome for new envoy in UAE\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-154218 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sri-Lanka-Business-Council-hosts-grand-welcome-for-new-envoy-in-UAE-10-e1750079712538.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Business Council hosts grand welcome for new envoy in UAE\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-154217 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sri-Lanka-Business-Council-hosts-grand-welcome-for-new-envoy-in-UAE-9-e1750079699673.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Business Council hosts grand welcome for new envoy in UAE\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-154216 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sri-Lanka-Business-Council-hosts-grand-welcome-for-new-envoy-in-UAE-8-e1750079681426.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Business Council hosts grand welcome for new envoy in UAE\" width=\"600\" height=\"397\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-154215 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sri-Lanka-Business-Council-hosts-grand-welcome-for-new-envoy-in-UAE-7-e1750079661443.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Business Council hosts grand welcome for new envoy in UAE\" width=\"600\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 16px;\">Professor Arusha Cooray<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-154214 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sri-Lanka-Business-Council-hosts-grand-welcome-for-new-envoy-in-UAE-6-e1750079353707.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Business Council hosts grand welcome for new envoy in UAE\" width=\"600\" height=\"367\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-154211 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Sri-Lanka-Business-Council-hosts-grand-welcome-for-new-envoy-in-UAE-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Business Council hosts grand welcome for new envoy in UAE\" 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