His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa The President of the Socialist Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka
“This earth and its vegetation is yours. But they should be protected not only for your benefit but also for the benefit of future generation. A ruler is only a temporary trustee and not an owner of your children’s heritage” (Mahinda Chantana)
“The policy of the Government of Sri Lanka is to provide for the better protection of consumers through the regulation of trade and the prices of goods and services and to protect traders and manufacturers against unfair trade practices and restrictive trade practices” ( Consumer Affairs Authority)
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Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry and Commerce during his visit in the UAE called over to meet Her Highness Shiekha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade of UAE. She is treated as the most powerful Arab woman in the world and a powerful figure in the UAE Cabinet. She is the deciding factor on investment promotion, Trade and connected matters. She is Western educated, a lady who is in the forefront in the decision making circle. Her invitation to Sri Lanka by the Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen and H.E. the Ambassador in the UAE is accepted by Her Highness who will visit Sri Lanka in due course with a group of investors. This is good news for the Sri Lankan business community waiting to interact with the Middle East and colleagues in Business, Trade and Investment. Video Link to South Asian Cultural Show
Sri Lankan Embassy in UAE has collected nearly AED 100,000/- for the flood victims. Pictures shows the Sri Lankan Ambassador presenting the e-news published on SAARC and the letter regarding the collection of funds to H.E. the President to be handed over to the Ministry of Disaster Management.