Honorary Doctorate to PM Ranil by Deakin University, Australia

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe  and his delegations   has under taken an official visit to  Australia. Their now in Australia. In recognition  of    Ranil Wickremesinghe ‘s  significant contributions in reforms in economy, education and human rights in Sri Lanka, Deakin University  of   Australia has awarded   honorary  doctorate  to  Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe ,  said Deputy Minister Harsha de Silva , who accompanied him.

The award recognises his efforts to help Sri Lanka transition from a country traumatised by protracted, violent conflict toward a stable democracy.

“Mr Wickremesinghe has emphasised the need for reconciliation, whilst ensuring accountability, and enabled groups driven by conflict to find common ground in a more hopeful future,” a Deakin University spokeswoman told the press . He will also meet with Victorian Governor Linda Dessau while in the afternoon Mr Wickremesinghe will head to Canberra for a reception with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to commemorate 70 years of Australian-Sri Lankan diplomatic relations. The pair will engage in a spot of cricket diplomacy later this week when Sri Lanka take on the Prime Minister’s XI team at Manuka Oval in Canberra.