Swiss Ambassador pledges support to President for economic, anti-corruption efforts

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Colombo, October 9 (Daily Mirror) - While extending congratulations to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Swiss Ambassador Dr. (Ms.) Siri Walt expressed Switzerland’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka, particularly through the ongoing IMF programme and readiness to assist in President Dissanayake's efforts to combat corruption.

During the meeting she emphasised Switzerland’s expertise in foreign direct investments (FDI) and tourism, offering assistance to Sri Lanka in these sectors to promote economic growth.

Dr. (Ms.) Siri Walt, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to Sri Lanka, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (09).

During the meeting, Ambassador Walt extended her congratulations to President Dissanayake on his recent election victory, conveying best wishes on behalf of the Government and people of Switzerland.

Further areas of collaboration discussed included Constitutional reforms and labour migration, with Ambassador Walt noting Sri Lanka’s potential in these areas and pledging Switzerland's support in facilitating progress.

The meeting underscored the strong diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Switzerland and highlighted the ongoing partnership aimed at fostering sustainable development and governance improvements in Sri Lanka.

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Corruption talking Wednesday, 09 October 2024 08:43 PM

Haha, joke of the century. So far, almost all appointments made involve conflicts of interest. This alone undermines the integrity of governance. Claiming to fight corruption seems hypocritical and corrupt.

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TAKE A DEEP BREATH, CORRUPTION CANNOT BE WIPED OUT OVERNIGHT SO BE PATIENT Wednesday, 09 October 2024 09:33 PM

CORRUPTION TALKING NONSENSE!!. CORRUPTION WAS IN THE PAST DECADES AND DEFINITELY DIDN'T TALK OR HIT A TIN ABOUT IT, IT WAS DONE DISCRETLY UNTIL WORD GOT AROUND AS THE SAYING GOES PEOPLE CAN BE FOOLED "SOME OF THE TIME BUT NOT ALL OF THE TIME". WE NEED TO WIPE OUT CORRUPTION AND ANURA WILL MAKE SURE HE PUTS IN HONEST EDUCATED PEOPLE WHO ARE PREPARED TO WORK FOR THE COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE.

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Tissa Fernando Thursday, 10 October 2024 07:39 AM

Capital letters mean expression of rudeness, a common characteristic of JVP supporter. But AKD seems to be different. JVP supporters should change their rude attitude and hatred mentality.

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DOT Thursday, 10 October 2024 04:26 AM

There is a very clear relationship between our corruption and Swiss Bank accounts. Your duty is very simple, if your home can understand it!

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melbournian Thursday, 10 October 2024 04:36 AM

good to see some support for important causes, anyway who would not support anti-corruption initiatives, Govt just need to walk the talk.

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MirakRajBanda Thursday, 10 October 2024 09:18 AM

No thanks for your financial assitance, Tourists or Swiss chocolates. We want to become an industrialsed nation like Japan, South Korea or Germany. We want to modernise the railways, and road network. Please provide us your technical assistance. ETH in Zürich can collobarate with Uni. of Moratuwa.

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NV Jen Thursday, 10 October 2024 03:18 PM

Madam, explain to Sri Lankan leaders how Switzerland had a civil war for a long time and by introducing canton system of devolution the country forged ahead successfully and is now known as one of the most peaceful nations.

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