High Commissioner Sirisena also briefed Sir Lindsay on Sri Lanka’s high Human Development indices, due to its free health and free education systems modelled on those of the UK. Sir Lindsay noted the close cooperation between Sri Lanka and the UK on Oceans and plastics. Sir Lindsay also noted that democracy is the main factor that binds the two countries. Sir Lindsay welcomed the suggestion of High Commissioner Sirisena for the exchange of visits between the legislatures of the two countries. The High Commissioner was accompanied by Deputy High Commissioner Samantha Pathirana.

Source: The Nation May 31, 2021 09:02 UTC