President Kumaratunga meets British leaders [29 Nov 2000]

President Kumaratunga who is in London met British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook for discussions on the north east conflict and other matters.

A spokesman for the British High Commission said the Deputy Foreign Secretary Peter Hain who visited Sri Lanka last week had also taken part in the discussions at the Foreign Office in London.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair whose Downing Street residence is opposite the Foreign Office also met President Kumaratunga for about 15 minutes at the Foreign Office.

Meanwhile, the President is also scheduled to have an audience with Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace today with prince Charles also being present.

President Kumaratunga is also expected to visit other European countries. 

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