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Sri Lanka renews Honorary Consul appointment in Mombasa

Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Kenya Ruvini de Silva, formally handed over the renewed appointment of Prageeth Seneviratne as Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Mombasa. On the occasion, the Acting High Commissioner commended Seneviratne for his outstanding service, dedication and valuable contribution towards advancing Sri Lanka’s interests and supporting the Sri Lankan […]

The Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Kenya, Ruvini de Silva, formally reappointed Prageeth Seneviratne as the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Mombasa. During the ceremony, de Silva praised Seneviratne for his exceptional service, unwavering dedication, and significant contributions to advancing Sri Lanka's interests and supporting the Sri Lankan community in Mombasa and Kenya's broader coastal area.

Seneviratne, a long-time resident of Mombasa and the Director of EFL Logistics, will continue to offer consular assistance to Sri Lankan nationals while fostering stronger trade, investment, tourism, and people-to-people connections between Sri Lanka and Kenya. His reappointment underscores Sri Lanka's ongoing dedication to strengthening its presence in Mombasa, a vital commercial, logistics, and maritime hub in East Africa.

With his vast experience and robust involvement in the region, Seneviratne is anticipated to further bolster Sri Lanka's economic, commercial, and consular outreach along the Kenyan coastline. His efforts are expected to contribute to the steadily growing partnership between the two nations.

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