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August 18, 2025

The Korean Ambassador Meets the Secretary to the President

  • New Korean Administration Ready to Strengthen Ties with Sri Lanka

-Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Miyon LEE

A meeting between Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President and Her Excellency Miyon LEE, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, was held this afternoon (18) at the Presidential Secretariat.

During the discussion, Ambassador Lee stressed that under the new Korean administration, Korea is prepared to closely engage with Sri Lanka, recognizing and aligning with the priorities of the Sri Lankan government. She further assured Korea’s continued support for Sri Lanka’s national priorities.

The newly appointed representatives of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) also met with Dr. Kumanayake at the same occasion. The discussions focused on expediting ongoing KOICA projects in Sri Lanka.

Senior Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage, KOICA Sri Lanka Country Director Yooli LEE and Mr. Oh Jeong-tae, Director of the Colombo office of the Korea Exim Bank’s Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), were also present at the meeting.

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