Buhari speaks on closure of Nigerian embassy in Sri Lanka
Speaking at a farewell audience granted the outgoing High Commissioner of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka, Thambirajah Raveenthiran at the State House, Abuja, on Thursday, the President explained that financial challenges which the country faced at the time informed the closure of some Nigerian embassies and consulates during a rationalisation exercise.
He assured that his administration will take another look at that decision as it affected Sri Lanka following the request by the outgoing High Commissioner.In his remarks, the outgoing High Commissioner said he had spent four out of his 30-year career in diplomatic service in Nigeria. He said his period in Nigeria was remarkable in several ways, stressing that he enjoyed the support and cooperation of Nigerians, and was greatly assisted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Mr Raveenthiran said that his country has a lot to offer Nigeria in the areas of counter-terrorism, medical tourism and higher education.
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