H.E. Katharina Wieser, Ambassador of Austria to Sri Lanka (resident in New Delhi), paid a farewell call on Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, at Temple Trees on September 30.
The Prime Minister thanked Ambassador Wieser for her service in advancing Sri Lanka–Austria relations and emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation, with particular attention to attracting Austrian investments in sustainable energy and technology. She also briefed the Ambassador on Sri Lanka’s ongoing education reforms and identified areas where collaboration with Austria could add value.
Ambassador Wieser commended the new Government’s efforts to guide the country’s recovery and shared insights on strengths of Austria’s education system. The Prime Minister extended an invitation for a high-level Austrian delegation to visit Sri Lanka to further explore opportunities for cooperation.
Representing Sri Lanka at the meeting were Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister; Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta, Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister; Mr. Sugeeshwara Gunaratna, Director-General, Europe & North America Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Ms. Kaumadie Wijesinghe, Assistant Director, Europe & North America Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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