Sri Lanka President in Jordan

Amman, 14 May, (Asiantribune.com): Sri Lanka President Jordan Industry and Trade Minister Amer Hadidi welcomed Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Queen Alia International Airport.Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Amman, on a two-day official visit to Jordan. He was received warmly by the Jordanian Minister of Industry and Trade of Jordan, Amer Hadidi at the Royal Pavilion of Queen Alia International Airport today

President Rajapkasa was accorded a Guard of Honour by the Royal Jordanian Armed Forces on his arrival at the airport.

President Rajapaksa is visiting at the invitation of King Abdullah II of Jordan to participate at the G-11 summit scheduled to be held here.

The World Economic Forum and the G-11 will focus on several issues pertaining to interests of the Middle Eastern and Lower Middle-Income Countries (G-11).

This year’s Forum and Summit, which is to be attended by over 1,200 Business Leaders and Governmental officials, include Heads of States from 79 countries. Several Heads of States outside the region "Middle East" will also participate at this year’s events.

With the post global economic crisis looming, the Forum plays a vital role in the resurrection of economies of respective nations.

President Rajapaksa is expected to focus on many issues concerning economic, social and other spheres related to Sri Lanka as well as other countries of the South Asian region.President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived for a two-day visit to Jordan to attend World Economic Forum and G11Summit on 14th. Is seen welcomed t at Queen Alia International Airport by Dr.A.W.Mohottala Ambassador of SL in Jordan (Pix - Suadth Silva)

During his visit the President will hold bilateral discussions with several leaders of participating countries.

The Sri Lankan delegation comprises Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rohitha Bogollagama, Secretary to the President Lalith Weerathunga, Advisor to the President, A.H.M.M. Azwer, Director General/Middle East, Abdul A. Azeez, Coordinating Secretary (Foreign Affairs) to the President, Sajin Vass Gunawardena, Chief of Protocol, S.S. Ganegama Arachchi.

- Asian Tribune -