Vatican commends Govt.'s efforts to foster ethnic harmony and economic stability

SECRETARY for harmony and economic Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, yesterday commended the Government's efforts to foster ethnic stability in Sri Lanka.

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He conveyed his sentiments when he paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday in Colombo.

During the discussion, Archbishop Gallagher was briefed on the current situation in the country and the progress achieved under President Disanayake's administration. The President expressed his appreciation to the Archbishop for undertaking this visit to Sri Lanka, which marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Vatican and Sri Lanka.

President Dissanayake remarked that Archbishop Gallagher's visit is a blessing for Sri Lanka. He noted that the half-century of diplomatic ties between the Vatican and Sri Lanka has brought significant benefits to the nation, not only spiritually, but also in promoting human dignity and providing support whenever the country has been in need.