INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday (Dec.02) engaged in bilateral talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on the side-lines
of the 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, UAE.The
Ocean region through Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).Furthermore, President Wickremesinghe brought attention to the International
Climate Change University, underscoring its significance in addressing global climate challenges
In a gesture of cooperation, he extended an invitation to France to actively participate and contribute to the initiatives undertaken by the
university.Additionally, President Wickremesinghe also engaged in bilateral talks with the leaders of several other countries.During his
meeting with Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, on Friday (Dec.01), the bilateral discussions primarily focused on fostering
close relations between the two countries
The Sri Lankan leader has extended an invitation to PM Mitsotakis to make an official visit to Sri Lanka in the near future.President
Wickremesinghe also met with Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and his Maldivian counterpart Dr
Mohamed Muizzu on Friday.During his encounter between Presidents Wickremesinghe and Muizzu, the two sides have discussed the long and
historic relations between Sri Lanka and the Maldives, while exploring avenues to strengthen it based on mutual respect and shared values
These include people-to-people relations, tourism cooperation, and the education sector among others
expressed confidence in addressing challenges and seizing opportunities through collaborative efforts.The 28th United Nations Climate Change
Conference (COP 28) commenced on Friday at Expo City in Dubai, featuring the participation of heads of state and representatives from 54
President Wickremesinghe conveyed these sentiments during his address at the conference.(Encounter between President Wickremesinghe
