BAHRAIN Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa yesterday commended the manner in which Sri Lanka acted to defeat terrorism and said this is a perfect example to other countries which faced with the threat of terrorism.
He said the Sri Lankan Government could achieve this significant victory due to the firm determination and bold moves taken by President Mahinda Rajapaksa to eradicate terrorism.
Bahrain Premier made these remarks when he called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Presidential Secretariat yesterday.
He said the Bahrain Government would extend its fullest support to Sri Lanka to rehabilitate and re-settle the displaced people, a media communique issued by the President’s Media unit said.
Bahrain Prime Minister said this kind of bilateral meetings would help to further strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries. This would also facilitate the implement of trade and economic relationships between the two countries in a more productive manner.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa extended his gratitude to the Bahrain Government regarding the assistance provided to nearly 25,000 Sri Lankan workers in Bahrain.
The President also appreciated the financial aid and other assistance given by the Bahrain Government for development activities carried out in the Northern area.
President Rajapaksa said investment opportunities are available to Bahrain investors in Sri Lanka due to peaceful environment created within the country. Three MoUs were also signed between the two countries in the presence of two State leaders.
One MoU was signed between Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama and Bahrain Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohamed Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa. Another MoU was signed between Foreign Minister and Bahrain Deputy Prime Minister to promote economic, trade and technological cooperation between the two countries.
Meanwhile an MoU was signed between Sri Lankan Tourism Ministry and Bahrain Cultural and Information Ministry to promote the tourism industry and bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Tourism Minister Nandana Gunathilaka and Bahrain Deputy Prime Minister were signatories to this MoU.
Ministers Prof. G.L. Peiris, Keheliya Rambukwella, Anura Priyadharshana Yapa, W.D.J. Seneviratne and Deputy Foreign Minister Hussein Bhaila were also present. (Courtesy: Daily News)
