Korean Ambassador Meets President, Pledges to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka Miyon LEE paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (09). During the meeting, Ambassador Lee congratulated President Dissanayake on his recent election victory and conveyed the best wishes of the Government of the Republic of Korea.
Ambassador Lee reaffirmed South Korea’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Sri Lanka, highlighting the long-standing ties between the two nations. Noting that South Korea ranks sixth in foreign remittances to Sri Lanka, the Ambassador pledged to increase remittances by creating more employment opportunities for Sri Lankans in South Korea. Additionally, efforts will be made to promote Sri Lanka as an attractive tourism destination for Korean travellers.
The Ambassador also strongly assured Sri Lanka of economic assistance, sharing that South Korea had faced similar economic challenges in the past and that Sri Lanka could benefit from Korea’s experience in overcoming them. Discussions centred around addressing rural poverty in Sri Lanka, with investments from the Korean Exim Bank considered a key development driver.
Further support was pledged in healthcare, anti-corruption measures, and climate change mitigation. Ambassador Lee also emphasized South Korea’s willingness to expand Korean language education in Sri Lanka to equip Sri Lankans seeking employment in Korea better.
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