Canadian Govt. keen to support development, investment and reconciliation process more

Canada’s Director General for South Asia at Global Affairs David Hartman, together with Ambassador David McKinnon,  met with the Minister of Finance and Media Mangala Samaraweera at the Treasury yesterday.

The discussion focused on deeper participation of Canadian Government and Canadian businesses in Sri Lanka’s development, investment and reconciliation processes.

Hartman was accompanied by Political Counsellor Jen Hart, Export Development Canada (EDC) Vice President William Brown, Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) Asia Director Yvonne Chin and High Commission of Canada Trade Commissioner Avanti Coonghe.

Global Affairs Canada manages Canada’s diplomatic and consular relations, promotes the country’s international trade and leads Canada’s international development and humanitarian assistance.

Ministry of Finance and Media Senior Advisor Mano Tittawella, and Ministry of Finance and Media Secretary Dr. R. H. S. Samaratunga also participated in the discussion.