Norwegian Ambassador meets the leader of the NPP

(-Colombo, May 02, 2024-)

A meeting between the Norway Ambassador for Sri Lanka HE May-Elin Stener, and the leader of the National People’s Power, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, was held on 2nd May at the J.V.P. Head Office.

Also present at the meeting were the second secretary of the Norwegian Embassy, Mr. John Bjerkem, the National Executive Committee Member, of the National People’s Power, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, and the National Executive Committee Member, Vijitha Herath.

During the meeting, both sides engaged in extensive discussions about the economic crisis currently facing Sri Lanka and the prevailing political situation in the country. Attention was also given to the ongoing developments concerning the national issue and the upcoming elections scheduled for this year. The ambassador emphasized the Norwegian government’s commitment to assisting Sri Lanka and highlighted the importance of strengthening relations between the two countries. This meeting marked the first official interaction since her arrival in Sri Lanka.