SL establishes diplomatic relations with Saint Vincent and Grenadines

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Sri Lanka, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines established formal diplomatic relations on 15 January, the Ministry of External Affairs sated.

Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Dr. Palitha Kohona, signed the Joint Communique on behalf of Sri Lanka, while Permanent Representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the United Nations Camillo Gonsalves, signed on behalf of Saint Vincent and Grenadines.

Both Ambassadors expressed satisfaction that the two countries have established diplomatic relations and hoped that this would continue to build further, on the bilateral relationship which already exists between the two, as members of the Commonwealth and the UN.

The Ambassadors also discussed further strengthening bilateral ties, especially through sports.

Gonsalves spoke of the forthcoming tour of the West Indies by the Sri Lanka Cricket Team, as a part of a triangular series involving also India.

He hoped that a high level visit from Sri Lanka would coincide with the tour. Dr. Kohona mentioned that both countries are committed to advancing each other’s interests both within and outside the Commonwealth.