Australian grant assistance for the development of netball in Sri Lanka

April 7, 2016

 

Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, was associated with the launch of the Asian Sports Partnerships (ASP) programme by Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop on 6th April, through which grant assistance will be provided for further development of netball in Sri Lanka. The launch of the ASP took place in Sydney, during the recent visit of Minister Samaraweera to Australia on a 3 day official visit.

Welcoming Minister Samaraweera’s presence at the launch, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said that Australia is home to a large Sri Lankan community which creates a strong cultural bond between the two countries. She further announced that under the Asian Sports Partnerships Programme, Netball Australia “will deliver community development and peace building programs in partnerships with Sri Lankan community organisations.”

Thanking Australia for the grant assistance, Minister Samaraweera observed that sports play an important role in our bilateral relations with Australia, and pointed out that Cricket Australia has been a longstanding partner in the development of cricket in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Australia Somasundaram Skandakumar and Consul General in Sydney Lal Wickrematunga, were also present.

Sri Lanka High Commission
Canberra.

7th April 2016