Sri Lanka to set up diplomatic ties with Rwanda

Sri Lanka will set up diplomatic ties with Rwanda, the Government said on Friday.Government spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that the decision was taken by the Cabinet meeting last week.

He said that External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris had put forward a proposal that Sri Lanka and Rwanda should establish diplomatic ties."Sri Lanka has shared strong ties with many African Nations in the past and it continues to enjoy close ties with these nations,"the Minister said.Sri Lanka currently has diplomatic ties with 32 of the 54 African countries, Rambukwella told reporters in Colombo.