Discussion with G.L Peiris, UAE Partner on Energy, Security and More Jobs

GL discusses energy, security & increased employment opportunities with UAE counterpart Peiris called on Minister of Foreign Relations and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the sidelines of the 5th Indian Ocean Conference - IOC 2021 held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

 

The Foreign Minister of the UAE emphasized the importance of enhancing friendly relations by high-level visits between the two countries and expressed his willingness to visit Sri Lanka in the course of next year.

 

Peiris mentioned that Minister Sheikh Abdullah would receive a very warm welcome in Sri Lanka. Among the other topics discussed by the two Foreign Ministers were cooperation in the energy sector, enhanced employment opportunities for Sri Lankans in the UAE and increasing the volumes of investment by the UAE in commercial ventures in Sri Lanka.