Lanka, Grenada diplomatic relations established
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Permanent Representative of Grenada to the United Nations
Dessima M. Williams and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to
the United Nations Dr. Palitha Kohona after signing the MoU.
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Sri Lanka and Grenada established formal diplomatic relations
recently. Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations
Dr. Palitha Kohona signed the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of
Sri Lanka, while Permanent Representative of Grenada to the United
Nations Dessima M. Williams signed on behalf of Grenada. Dr. Kohona
spoke of the similarities in history between Grenada and Sri Lanka as
spice producers and members of the Commonwealth.
Today, the two countries share similar goals as developing countries,
both internationally and domestically.
He also drew parallel to the similarities of the island cultures and
their love for cricket.
Williams expressed Grenada's interest in learning more about Sri
Lanka and building on the existing relations. She also noted that the
establishment of diplomatic ties would enhance existing close relations
and cooperation in the political, socio-economic and cultural fields.
Both Permanent Representatives expressed their expectation that this
Memorandum of Understanding will significantly contribute to the
consolidation of bilateral relations, particularly the promotion of
economic and cultural relations and people-to-people contact between the
two countries.
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