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Wednesday, April 09, 2009 - 12.09 GMT |
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Leaders discuss stronger ties between Libya
and Sri Lanka |
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The strengthening economic and trade ties
between Libya and Sri Lanka featured
prominently in bilateral talks between Sri
Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the
Libyan Head of State Colonel Muammar Gaddafi
at the special venue for meetings with
distinguished visitors at Sheri, Libya today
- April 09.
President Rajapaksa who is the first Sri
Lankan Head of State to visit Libya apprised
the Libyan leader of steps being taken to
free the people of Sri Lanka from terrorism,
and ensure the provision of humanitarian
needs of the people of the North of Sri
Lanka.
The Libyan leader was appreciative of the
success and experience of Sri Lanka in
defeating the world's most ruthless
terrorist organization, which he considered
an example to the entire world in the battle
against terrorism.
The discussions between the Sri Lankan and
Libyan delegations discussed the impact of
the Global Economic Crisis on the two
countries. They agreed on the need for
cooperation to meet the challenges that lie
ahead. President Rajapaksa mentioned the
special impact on the tea industry in the
current situation. The Libyan leader agreed
to provide more opportunities for the supply
of Sri Lankan tea to Libya.
Colonel Gaddafi also agreed to explore
possibilities to provide for 100,000 Sri
Lankans to be employed in Libya in sectors
such as health, construction and Information
Technology.
The Sri Lankan and Libyan leaders were glad
of the opportunity afforded by this State
Visit by the Sri Lankan President to renew
the friendship between them which began when
Colonel Gaddafi last visited Sri Lanka for
the 5th Non-Aligned Summit in 1976, when he
met the Sri Lankan President as a Member of
Parliament.
President Rajapaksa and the Sri Lankan
delegation had discussions on wide ranging
aspects of cooperation between Libya and Sri
Lanka at a meeting with the Libyan Prime
Minister Dr. Baghdadi Al Mahmudi yesterday -
April 08, shortly after the President's
arrival in Libya.
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