High Commissioner Prasanna Gamage called on the Rt. Hon. Winston Peters, MP, Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand on 13 March 2025 at the Parliament of New Zealand in Wellington

The Rt. Hon. Peters congratulated the High Commissioner on his appointment as Sri Lanka's first resident envoy to New Zealand. 

Both Minister Peters and High Commissioner Gamage shared views on strengthening Sri Lanka–New Zealand bilateral relations by boosting trade, tourism and agricultural and economic exchange. They also spoke on the Sri Lankan community domiciled in New Zealand. Minister Peters was pleased to hear of improvements in Sri Lanka’s economy and its recovery from economic crisis in 2022. High Commissioner Gamage briefed the Minister on the action taken by the government so far to stabilize the fiscal situation and initiate a national reconciliation process. 

High Commissioner Gamage thanked Minister Peters and the government of New Zealand for the warm reception extended to him and the staff of the High Commission on their visit, and expressed appreciation for assistance offered during the establishment of the Sri Lankan Mission in Wellington.

Minister Peters was assisted by M/s Michael Appleton, Senior Foreign Affairs Advisor, and Jon Johansson, Specialist Ministerial Advisor, during the meeting. Mr. Kithsiri Herath, Minister of the High Commission, accompanied the High Commissioner Gamage.

Sri Lanka High Commission

Wellington

13 March 2025