High Commissioner Prasanna Gamage met with Mr. Mervin Singham, Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry for Ethnic Communities of New Zealand, on 13 March 2025 in Wellington

They exchanged views on possible avenues for the Sri Lankan expatriate community in New Zealand to further engage with the activities being conducted by the Ministry for Ethnic Communities of New Zealand. These include facilitating tourism and trade, supporting small businesses and community organizations and promoting social cohesion and harmony. Mr. Singham voiced that with the establishment of the new High Commission of Sri Lanka in Wellington, the New Zealand authorities would be able to productively engage with Sri Lanka in the years ahead. 

Mr. Singham commended the contributions being made by the Sri Lankan expatriate community to New Zealand, which are well recognized at all levels of society. He also briefed the High Commissioner on the role and objectives of the Ministry for Ethnic Communities as the chief advisor to the New Zealand government on ethnic diversity and inclusion in the country.

Both Mr. Singham and the High Commissioner Gamage emphasized the importance of cooperation between the High Commission and the Ministry for Ethnic Communities and promised frequent engagement with each other in the future.

Sri Lanka High Commission

Wellington

14 March 2025