Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to United Arab Emirates Prof. Arusha Cooray assumes duties

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Prof. Arusha Cooray

Newly appointed Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Prof. Arusha Cooray assumed duties at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on 21 May.

In her remarks to the Embassy staff, Ambassador-designate Prof. Cooray highlighted the deep-rooted and expanding relations between Sri Lanka and the UAE, underpinned by strong economic, cultural, and people-to-people ties. She emphasised the importance of further advancing cooperation in trade, investment, labour relations, education, renewable energy, and innovation, while continuing to build on the enduring friendship between the two nations.

The Ambassador-designate also underlined her commitment to ensuring a high standard of consular services and community engagement, particularly for the large Sri Lankan expatriate community residing across the Emirates. She reaffirmed the Embassy’s role in promoting Sri Lanka’s interests and fostering greater bilateral collaboration with the UAE.

Prof. Cooray is a distinguished economist and senior academic, with a career spanning over two decades in teaching, research, and international development. Prior to her appointment, she served as a Professor of Finance and Head of Discipline at the James Cook University, and held senior advisory roles with international institutions.

She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of New South Wales and has published widely in the fields of development economics, financial markets, governance, and macroeconomic policy.

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