Norway Foreign Minister in Sri Lanka

In order to re establish good relationship between Norway and Srilanka, Foreign Minister of Norway undertakes one day visit to Srilanka today. After a spell of 10 years,this is the  first time a foreign Minister of Norway undertakes official visit to Srilanka.He is expected to meet  President Maithreepala Sirisena.Prime Minister Ranil,Opposition Leader R.Sampanthan,Foreign Minister Mangala Samarawera and former President, Chandrika Bandaranayake Kumaratunga. After meeting dignitaries, he is scheduled to participate in a Trade Conference organized at 5.30 pm today.Ten years back Norway  acted as a peace broker between Srilanka and LTTE and failed. After 10 years lapse Norway attempts to re -establish good relationship with  Srilanka.