Sri Lanka appoints Ranjith Priyalal de Silva as new Honorary Consul in Botswana

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The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Pretoria, Kumar Mallimaratchi presented the Commission of Appointment to the newly-appointed

Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Botswana, Ranjith Priyalal de Silva on 26 August at a meeting held in the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria. de Silva is a Chartered Accountant and worked as the Managing Director of DPS Consulting Services Ltd. in Botswana.

During the meeting, the High Commissioner highlighted the important roles that the

Honorary Consul should play in developing the bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Botswana, and to promote trade and tourism of Sri Lanka in the country. The High Commissioner further advised the newly appointed Honorary Consul to work hard for thewell-being of the Sri Lankans living in Botswana and for enhancing Sri Lanka’s image.

The newly-appointed Honorary Consul pledged that he would work closely with the High Commission and assist the

Mission to develop relations between Sri Lanka and Botswana, and to promote Sri Lanka’s trade and business in Botswana.