Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Paul Stephens, stated that the new government’s
corruption-free approach to governance is attracting investors. He also expressed Australia’s
willingness to provide support at any time for the government’s efforts to establish a corruption-free
system across the country.
High Commissioner Stephens made these remarks during a meeting with the Secretary to the
President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (27).
Highlighting the 75 years of friendship between Sri Lanka and Australia, the High Commissioner
emphasized the commitment to further strengthen ties and continue fostering close relations
between the two nations.
The discussion also focused on Australia’s potential technical support in areas such as national
security, maritime affairs, digitalization, public sector modernization, vocational education, and the
energy sector.
High Commissioner Stephens commended President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s “Clean Sri
Lanka” initiative and affirmed Australia’s readiness to provide any necessary support for its
success.Australian Deputy High Commissioner Lalita Kapur and Additional Secretary to the President
Roshan Gamage were also present at the meeting.
