Monthly Archives: March 2019

HE Khalaf Bu Dhhair The Ambassador attended the opening ceremony of the new building for East Ceylon Arabic College and the Convocation ceremony of the East Ceylon Arabic College , situated in Addalaichenai 340 Km away from the capital Colombo.

HE The Ambassador praised the efforts of Prof. Ishak Chairman of the College in developing the college in various ways, . Also HE explained in his speech about the role of Kuwait in providing assistance to Muslims around the world especially to the Muslims of Srilanka in various fields such as education and culture.

HE The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr, Faisal Al shuwaiea Diplomatic Attache of the Embassy .

Hon. Rauf Hakeem Minister – City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education , Dr, M.A.M.Hizbullzh Governor Eastern Province . senior government officials , Members of Islamic Organizations , parents of Graduates also participated at the ceremony.

His Excellency Khalaf Bu Dhhair The Ambassador hosted Kuwait the National Day Reception on 21/2/2019 at Cinammon Grand Hotel Colombo on the occasion of the 58th Independence of the State of Kuwait , 28th Anniversary of the Liberate of Kuwait from Sadam’s Invasion Participated in this occasion on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka Hon. Gayantha Karunathilaka,(Chief Guest) Minister of Land and Parliament Reforms . The Ambassador delivered welcome speech, which reviewed the remarkable development of bilateral relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He said it is based on strong friendship, mutual cooperation and mutual interests between the two countries’ leadership. The Sri Lankan Minister Gayantha Karunathilaka in his speech recalled the historic relations between Kuwait and the Republic of Sri Lanka and the assistance extended by the Kuwait Fund for Economic Development through financing development projects in his country. Other dignitaries that participated in this ceremony were Hon. Speaker of Sri Lanka Parliament Mr. Karu Jayasuriya .Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa Hon. Minister of Energy Mr, Ravi Karunanayaka Hon. Minister of Islamic Affairs and Post Mr. Abdul Haleem , Deputy Minister of Health Mr. Faizer Cassim and Governor of Western Provinve Mr. Azad Salih and Members of Parliament representing several Political Parties In addition to that foreign Diplomats in Sri Lanka ,The Business Community , Media Personnel and several other high ranking officers representing Political, Economic and Religious Organisations,including the Chief of Protocol Minister of Foreign Affairs.