President meets British Minister
[Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 10.00 GMT]
  
Dr. Kim Howells, British Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs held cordial talks with President Mahinda Rajapaksa this morning. During the meeting Dr. Howells expressed his appreciation of the measures taken by the government to curb terrorism and develop the North and East. Prior to the meeting Dr. Howells toured the eastern province and supervised several projects funded by the UK.
  
Dr. Howells also discussed matters pertaining to the further development of friendly ties between the two countries. He had visited Sri Lanka earlier in the capacity of State Minister for Trade and Industry.
  
Foreign Affairs Minister Rohitha Bogollagama and Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga also participated at the talks.

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Last Updated Date: February 15, 2007 -10.00 GMT