(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will re-examine the closure of his Embassy in Colombo in 2017 in view of the important relationship the country has with Sri Lanka, the Radio Nigeria reported.
He stated this during meeting with the outgoing High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Thambirajah Raveenthiran at the State House, Abuja.
The President explained that financial challenges which the country faced at the time informed the closure of some Nigerian Embassies and Consulates during a rationalisation exercise.
He assured that his administration will take another look at that decision as it affected Sri Lanka following the request by the outgoing High Commissioner.
President Buhari wished Raveenthiran success in his future undertakings.
In his remarks, the outgoing High Commissioner said he had spent 4 out of his 30-year career in diplomatic service in Nigeria.
He said his period in Nigeria was remarkable in several ways, stressing that he enjoyed the support and cooperation of Nigerians, and was greatly assisted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Raveenthiran said that his country has a lot to offer Nigeria in the areas of counter-terrorism, medical, tourism and higher education.
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