Sri Lanka and Rwanda have established diplomatic relations

A joint announcement has been made by Sri Lanka’s External Affairs Ministry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Rwanda about the establishment of diplomatic relations.

Upon the completion of exchange of formal notes between the Ministry of External Affairs of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda through their respective missions in New Delhi, the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Rwanda decided to establish Diplomatic Relations between the two countries with effect from 20th April 2011.

While the High Commissioner of Rwanda based in New Delhi would be concurrently accredited to Sri Lanka, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka based in Nairobi would be concurrently accredited to Rwanda.

The establishment of diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Rwanda would enhance the existing friendly relations and cooperation in the political, socio-economic and cultural fields for the mutual benefit of the two peoples.

- Asian Tribune -