Press release Dr. Athira S., AHC called on H.E. Mr. Lalith U. Gamage, Hon'ble Governor of Central Province

Dr. Athira S., AHC called on H.E. Mr. Lalith U. Gamage, Hon'ble Governor of Central Province

Assistant High Commission of India
Kandy
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Dr. Athira S., Assistant High Commissioner of India in Kandy, called on H.E. Mr. Lalith U. Gamage, Hon’ble Governor of Central Province

Dr. Athira S., Assistant High Commissioner of India in Kandy called on H.E. Mr. Lalith U. Gamage, Hon’ble Governor of Central Province in his office on 12th August 2021.

Hon. Governor welcomed Dr. Athira to Kandy and conveyed his appreciation towards the Government of India for undertaking developmental projects in the jurisdiction of Central Province. He highlighted the importance of Indian Housing Projects and the Kandyan Dancing Academy at Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy (SIBA), Pallekelle.

Applauding the service of Suwaseriya Emergency Ambulance Service in these COVID times, Hon. Governor conveyed his goodwill in working together for further strengthening the India Sri Lanka ties.

It may be recalled that the 1990 Ambulance service was gifted by the people of India through an intergovernmental grant of USD 22.5 million under the instructions of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2017 and now operates as a successful Sri Lankan health sector endeavour.

AHC conveyed her greetings and wishes to the Governor and discussed about the present pandemic situation. She also highlighted the developmental initiatives taken up by GoI and emphasized the importance that India attaches to promoting the cooperation between the two countries.

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Kandy
12.08.2021

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