UAE extends official invitation to President for visit

Colombo, December 12 (Daily Mirror)- The Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Khaled Nasser Al Ameri extended an official invitation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to visit the UAE as a gesture of goodwill, the President's Media Division (PMD) said.

The invitation was extended during a high-level meeting at the Presidential Secretariat today.

The Ambassador assured President Dissanayake of the UAE’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and pledged UAE's support to the Sri Lankan Government’s efforts to create a developed and prosperous nation.

The Ambassador highlighted plans to increase investments in Sri Lanka and share technical expertise in digitalisation and modern technology.

Highlighting the strong bilateral ties between the two nations, Ambassador Al Ameri emphasised efforts to further boost economic collaboration.

He announced plans to increase investments in Sri Lanka and provide technical assistance to foster innovation and modernisation.

The discussions also addressed the significant role played by the 150,000 Sri Lankans currently employed in the UAE. Both parties explored avenues to expand employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers in the UAE, further strengthening economic ties.

The UAE, Sri Lanka's sixth-largest export market, was identified as a key area for growth. Talks were held on diversifying and expanding Sri Lankan exports to the UAE, underscoring mutual interest in boosting trade.

Ambassador Al Ameri reiterated the UAE's commitment to fostering a long-standing friendship and assured that the UAE would provide support to Sri Lanka whenever needed.