France President Arrival to Sri Lanka

French President Emmanuel Macron made a historic visit to Sri Lanka, following his trip to the South Pacific Region. This visit marked the first time a French President had visited the country. During the visit, the French President and the President of Sri Lanka held friendly and productive bilateral discussions.

The main objective was to enhance and elevate the existing relations between Sri Lanka and France, especially considering the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties being celebrated this year.

The President of Sri Lanka expressed admiration for France’s significant role in global affairs, particularly in areas such as climate mitigation, global debt restructuring, and matters related to the Indo-Pacific region. The President of France reaffirmed France’s willingness and commitment to supporting Sri Lanka in its economic recovery.