Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Sri Lanka Milan Hovorka meets Foreign Minister

Minister Peiris welcomed the visiting Ambassador (resident in New Delhi), and underscored the close and cordial relations existing between Sri Lanka and the Czech Republic, the foreign ministry said.

 

Reciprocating the sentiments of the Foreign Minister, Ambassador Hovorka conveyed his deep appreciation for the strong support extended by the Government of Sri Lanka in further consolidating cooperation between the two countries during his tenure as the Czech Ambassador.

 

The meeting entailed discussion, inter alia, on the potential for expansion of trade, investment and tourism ties between Sri Lanka and the Czech Republic.

 

An Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons was entered into between Sri Lanka and the Czech Republic during the visit, the ministry said.