Zambia opens an Honorary Consulate in Colombo

(December 09, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) Dr. Devapriya Nugawela, the Chairman and the CEO of the Link Natural Products Private Ltd., Sri Lanka’s leading Herbal Healthcare and Personal care Manufacturers has been appointed as the First Honorary Consul of the Republic of Zambia in Sri Lanka by the Government of the Republic of Zambia.

The Honorary Consulate office was declared open by Keli Walubita, the High Commissioner for Zambia based in New Delhi on the 17th November, 2009 in Colombo.

In his opening remarks, at the opening ceremony, the High Commissioner Walubita underlined the importance of having a Zambian Consulate in Sri Lanka added that the Zambian Government is proud to have someone in the caliber of Dr. Nugawela as their First Honorary Consul.

Dr. Nugawela in his remarks said that “We have been in the past providing professionals like accountants, engineers and teachers to Zambia. It is a changed situation now. We can now develop business and trade, investment, education, Science and technology, tourism agriculture and cultural exchanges between our two countries. This Consulate would act as a catalyst in promoting such activities”.

W.M. Seneviratne, Director General/Africa of the Foreign Ministry welcoming the Zambian Government’s initiative to open the Consulate in Sri Lanka conveyed the best wishes on behalf of the Government of Sri Lanka to Dr. Nugawela for his future endeavours towards improving bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Zambia.

The First Secretary/Political to the Zambian Embassy in Delhi, Catherine Chiwaya, the Honorary Consul for Zambia in Mumbai,Surendra Parik, Senior Officials of the Foreign Ministry, Honorary Consuls in Colombo, professionals and entrepreneurs were among those who graced the occasion.

Dr. Nugawela hosted a reception in honour of the High Commissioner Keli Walubita.

Address and Contact details of the Zambian Honorary Consulate

Address :No. 56/5, Sarasavi Lane,Castle Street,Colombo 08.
Tel (+9411) 2536165 (+9411) 2693343 Fax (+9411) 2409293,E-mail zambiaconsul@sltnet.lk
Office Days : Monday - Friday


-Sri Lanka Guardian