Singapore Foreign Minister in Srilanka

 The Singaporean Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan  has  arrived on the island last night (17) on a state visit .

 He  is scheduled to meet  President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan.

He will  remain in the country till Friday (21) and a hold   bilateral discussion with the Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ravi Karunanayake today (18), after which, both parties will preside over a joint press conference.

Additionally, Dr. Balakrishnan is scheduled to hold a bilateral discussion with the Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ravi Karunanayake today (18), after which, both parties will preside over a joint press conference.

The Singaporean Foreign Minister will also be engaging in discussions with Ministers Patali Champika Ranawaka, Mangala Samaraweera, Malik Samarawickrama and Sagala Ratnayake.

Dr. V. Balakrishnan is  scheduled   to  visit  the Jaffna District, where he is due to meet with the Governor and Chief Minister of the Northern Province.