New Zealand to open High Commission in Sri Lanka

24 Mar, 2017

New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully announced today that New Zealand will open a High Commission in Colombo.

“Establishing a High Commission in Colombo is a sign of New Zealand?s commitment to strengthening the relationship between our countries,” McCully says.

?Sri Lanka is rebuilding after a generation-long civil war, and we are keen to support that process politically and through a broader economic relationship. It is a growing economy, has a major dairy market and has expressed its interest in learning further about farming from New Zealand.

?Sri Lanka offers increasing value and diversity to our exporters, and is a trade gateway to a fast-growing part of Asia.?

The New Zealand Government, through Budget 2017, has committed $6.2 million in capital funding to establish the High Commission and a further $8.9 million to cover operating costs over the next four years.

The new funding was announced today as part of the launch of Trade Agenda 2030. (Colombo Gazette)

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