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Norway says reconciliation in Sri Lanka is a global example

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka continues to set a global example in tackling difficult challenges faced in establishing peace and reconciliation within the country, the Norwegian Minister made this remarks during a meeting with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe.

The meeting between Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Marie Eriksen and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe was held in the State Visitor’s Official Residence in Oslo.

Eriksen further said that Sri Lanka will receive the full support of the Norwegian Government for the peace and reconciliation programme.

Their discussions centred on further strengthening economic and political ties.

It was emphasised at this meeting that these relations should be carried beyond the concept of giving aid between the two countries. Matters with respect to Sri Lanka’s effort in relations to free navigation in the Indian Ocean was elaborated at this discussion. They drew attention to taking collective action for the application of new technology with regard to development of fishery resources and the uplift of the fishery industry.

The Norwegian State agreed to extend support to Sri Lanka with regard to the establishment of the proposed Police and Criminal Justice University.

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