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[:en]Courtesy Call by Mr. Serik Ahmetov, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
20th November 2012

Hon Prime Minister, congratulations on your appointment this year as Prime Minister. I look forward to close engagement with you and in this context, your participation at the Business Forum is appreciated. There is much potential to expand our countries’ bilateral economic ties, which I believe the Business Forum will facilitate and be a fitting beginning to this end. Since the end of this conflict, Sri Lanka has recorded impressive economic development. Whilst my Government has focused on the development of infrastructure and improvement of the livelihoods particularly of the conflict affected people, the stable and peaceful environment in all parts of the country has resulted in the flow of more foreign direct investment, increased trade and a significant growth in the tourism industry.
In the last few years, we have sustained 7% – 8% annual growth rate and the economy of the former theatre of conflict, particularly the Northern Province grew last year by 22%. As you have been yourself the Director General of the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange, you will be pleased to learn that the Colombo Stock Exchange has in the last few years been one of the best performing stock markets. Investors are looking very favourably at our capital market and there has been an unprecedented overseas investment in government securities which I believe is a very significant indicator of the confidence reposed in our economic performance.
Prime Minister, you and I will jointly chair the Business Forum. I have brought with me a very high level delegation from our business community and most of them have a very strong interest in looking for opportunities to enter into joint ventures and seeking prospects for export to your market. The balance of trade is currently in Sri Lanka’s favour and I am positive that your business community will also want to explore opportunities for investment in and export to my country. I have learnt that you have a very large cotton industry. As a leading exporter of ready-made garments, we are very interested in possible joint ventures for the production of export quality textiles. Also both our countries have a well developed tourism industry and I believe there is much scope for collaboration in this area, particularly for tourism infrastructure development. Sri Lanka has highly skilled hoteliers for whom there may be employment opportunities in your hotel industry. With the commencement of direct charter flights between Colombo and Almaty, we expect increasing tourist arrivals from your country to Sri Lanka. I have no doubt that my country has a very rich and new experience to offer Kazakhstan tourists. It is my sincere hope that investors from your country will also look at the prospects for investment in our tourism and leisure sector. Prime Minister, I believe there is considerable scope for cooperation in the areas of power and energy and I look forward to your response in this regard. I am confident that you will support our endeavours to strengthen and further enhance our bilateral ties and encourage people-to-people contacts as a means of building long lasting friendship between our two countries. I hope that you will consider visiting Sri Lanka with a view to further cementing the ties between our two countries.

President courtesy call by Mr. K.A. Mami, Chairman of the Senate, Upper House of the Kazakhstan Parliament.
I am pleased to have the opportunity to meet with you. Having spent over 40 years of my life as a Member of Parliament, I attach importance to the role of Parliament in strengthening democracy and giving voice to the expectations and aspirations of the people. I am very keen that Parliamentary Friendship Associations be established in our two Parliaments and exchange visits by Parliamentary delegations, facilitation of which may be considered. I seek your assistance to facilitate these visits. As you are aware, the legislature of Sri Lanka has a history of over 60 years and we would be extremely happy to cooperate with your Parliament sharing of information on Parliamentary procedures. I appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and visit the Senate.

Participants:
Hon. Prof. G.L.Peris – Minister of External Affairs, Hon. Shasheendra Rajapaksa – Chief Minister of Uva Province, Mr. Lalith Weeratunga – Secretary to President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Udayanga Weeratunga – Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Mrs. Kshenuka Seneviratne – Addl. Secretary, MEA, Dr. Nalaka Godahewa, Chairman of the Securities Exchange Commission, Mr. Janaka Rathnayake, Chairman, Export Development Board, Mr. Bashwara Senanka Gunarathna, Chairman, Sri Lanka Tourism, Mr. Majintha Jayasinghe – Chief of Protocol, Mr. A.S. Khan – Director General, MEA, Ms Dayani Mendis – Director-Europe, MEA

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”71″ display=”basic_thumbnail”][:ru]Президент любезно вызов г-н Серик Ахметов, премьер-министра
20 ноября 2012

Премьер-министр Достопочтенный, поздравления по случаю Вашего назначения в этом году, как премьер-министра. Я с нетерпением жду, чтобы закрыть взаимодействие с вами и в этом контексте, ваше участие в бизнес-форуме ценится. Существует большой потенциал для расширения двусторонних экономических связей наших стран, которые я считаю, что бизнес-форум будет способствовать и быть достойным началом для этого. С конца этого конфликта, Шри-Ланка записал впечатляющий экономического развития. Несмотря на то, мое правительство было сосредоточено на развитии инфраструктуры и улучшению качества жизни, особенно в пострадавших от конфликта людей, стабильная и мирная обстановка во всех частях страны привело в потоке более прямых иностранных инвестиций, расширения торговли и значительным ростом в индустрии туризма.
В последние несколько лет, мы понесли 7% — 8% годовых роста и экономики бывшего театра конфликта, в частности, Северная провинция выросла в прошлом году на 22%. Как вы бы себе Генеральному директору Казахстанской фондовой бирже, вам будет приятно узнать, что Коломбо фондовая биржа в последние несколько лет был одним из самых эффективных фондовых рынков. Инвесторы ищут очень выгодно на нашем рынке капитала и имело беспрецедентный зарубежных инвестиций в государственные ценные бумаги, которые я считаю очень важным показателем доверия покоился в нашей хозяйственной деятельности.
Премьер-министр, вы и я буду совместно председательствовать на бизнес-форум. Я принес с собой делегацию очень высокого уровня из нашего бизнес-сообщества, и большинство из них имеют очень сильную заинтересованность в поиске возможностей, чтобы войти в совместные предприятия и ищет перспективы экспорта на рынке. Сальдо торгового баланса в настоящее время в пользу Шри-Ланки, и я уверен, что ваш бизнес-сообщество будет также хотите, чтобы изучить возможности для инвестиций в и экспорт в моей стране. Я узнал, что у вас есть очень большой хлопковой промышленности. Как ведущий экспортер готовой одежды, мы очень заинтересованы в возможных совместных предприятий для производства экспортного качества текстиля. Также обе наши страны имеют хорошо развитую туристическую индустрию и я считаю, что гораздо возможности для сотрудничества в этой области, в частности, для развития инфраструктуры туризма. Шри-Ланка имеет высококвалифицированных отельеров, для которых могут быть возможности трудоустройства в вашем гостиничном бизнесе. С начала прямых чартерных рейсов между Коломбо и Алматы, мы ожидаем увеличения туристских прибытий из вашей страны в Шри-Ланке. Я не сомневаюсь, что моя страна имеет очень богатую и новый опыт, чтобы предложить Казахстан туристов. Это моя искренне надеемся, что инвесторы из вашей страны также смотреть на перспективы инвестиций в нашу туризма и отдыха сектора. Премьер-министр, я думаю, что есть большие возможности для сотрудничества в таких областях, мощности и энергии, и я с нетерпением жду вашего ответа в этом отношении. Я уверен, что вы будете поддерживать наши усилия по укреплению и дальнейшему укреплению двусторонних связей и поощрения людей к народу контакты как средство построения длительный дружбы между нашими двумя странами. Я надеюсь, что вы будете считать посещение Шри-Ланки с целью дальнейшего цементирования связей между нашими двумя странами.

Президент любезно вызов г-н К.А. Мами, Председатель Сената, верхняя палата парламента Казахстана.
Я рад иметь возможность встретиться с Вами. Проведя более 40 лет в моей жизни в качестве члена парламента, я придаю большое значение роли Парламента в укреплении демократии и озвучивая ожидания и чаяния народа. Я очень заинтересованы в том, парламентские ассоциации Дружба устанавливается в наших двух парламентов и обмен визитами парламентских делегаций, содействие, которые могут быть рассмотрены. Я прошу вашего содействие в проведении этих визитов. Как вы знаете, законодательный орган Шри-Ланки имеет историю более чем 60 лет, и мы бы очень рады сотрудничать с вашей совместного парламента информации о парламентских процедур. Я высоко ценю возможность встретиться с Вами и посетить Сенат.

Участники:
Достопочтенный Профессор Г.Л. Пейрис — министр иностранных дел, Hon.Шасиндра Раджапакса — Главный министр провинции Ува, г-н Лалитх Виратунга — секретарь президента Шри-Ланки, Е.П г-н Удаянга Виратунга — посол Шри-Ланки, г-жа Кшенука Сеневиратне — прист. Секретарь МИД, доктор Налака Годахева Nalaka, председатель Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам, г-н Джанаке Ратнаяке, председатель Совета, развития экспорта, г-н Башвара Гунаратне, председатель, Шри-Ланка туризма, г-н Мачинта Жаясинхе — начальник протокола, г-н Ахамед Леббе Хан — генеральный директор МИД, г-жа Даяни Мендис — директор Европа, МИД

[ngg src=”galleries” ids=”71″ display=”basic_thumbnail”][:SI]Courtesy Call by Mr. Serik Ahmetov, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
20th November 2012

Hon Prime Minister, congratulations on your appointment this year as Prime Minister. I look forward to close engagement with you and in this context, your participation at the Business Forum is appreciated. There is much potential to expand our countries’ bilateral economic ties, which I believe the Business Forum will facilitate and be a fitting beginning to this end. Since the end of this conflict, Sri Lanka has recorded impressive economic development. Whilst my Government has focused on the development of infrastructure and improvement of the livelihoods particularly of the conflict affected people, the stable and peaceful environment in all parts of the country has resulted in the flow of more foreign direct investment, increased trade and a significant growth in the tourism industry.
In the last few years, we have sustained 7% – 8% annual growth rate and the economy of the former theatre of conflict, particularly the Northern Province grew last year by 22%. As you have been yourself the Director General of the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange, you will be pleased to learn that the Colombo Stock Exchange has in the last few years been one of the best performing stock markets. Investors are looking very favourably at our capital market and there has been an unprecedented overseas investment in government securities which I believe is a very significant indicator of the confidence reposed in our economic performance.
Prime Minister, you and I will jointly chair the Business Forum. I have brought with me a very high level delegation from our business community and most of them have a very strong interest in looking for opportunities to enter into joint ventures and seeking prospects for export to your market. The balance of trade is currently in Sri Lanka’s favour and I am positive that your business community will also want to explore opportunities for investment in and export to my country. I have learnt that you have a very large cotton industry. As a leading exporter of ready-made garments, we are very interested in possible joint ventures for the production of export quality textiles. Also both our countries have a well developed tourism industry and I believe there is much scope for collaboration in this area, particularly for tourism infrastructure development. Sri Lanka has highly skilled hoteliers for whom there may be employment opportunities in your hotel industry. With the commencement of direct charter flights between Colombo and Almaty, we expect increasing tourist arrivals from your country to Sri Lanka. I have no doubt that my country has a very rich and new experience to offer Kazakhstan tourists. It is my sincere hope that investors from your country will also look at the prospects for investment in our tourism and leisure sector. Prime Minister, I believe there is considerable scope for cooperation in the areas of power and energy and I look forward to your response in this regard. I am confident that you will support our endeavours to strengthen and further enhance our bilateral ties and encourage people-to-people contacts as a means of building long lasting friendship between our two countries. I hope that you will consider visiting Sri Lanka with a view to further cementing the ties between our two countries.

President courtesy call by Mr. K.A. Mami, Chairman of the Senate, Upper House of the Kazakhstan Parliament.
I am pleased to have the opportunity to meet with you. Having spent over 40 years of my life as a Member of Parliament, I attach importance to the role of Parliament in strengthening democracy and giving voice to the expectations and aspirations of the people. I am very keen that Parliamentary Friendship Associations be established in our two Parliaments and exchange visits by Parliamentary delegations, facilitation of which may be considered. I seek your assistance to facilitate these visits. As you are aware, the legislature of Sri Lanka has a history of over 60 years and we would be extremely happy to cooperate with your Parliament sharing of information on Parliamentary procedures. I appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and visit the Senate.

Participants:
Hon. Prof. G.L.Peris – Minister of External Affairs, Hon. Shasheendra Rajapaksa – Chief Minister of Uva Province, Mr. Lalith Weeratunga – Secretary to President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Udayanga Weeratunga – Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Mrs. Kshenuka Seneviratne – Addl. Secretary, MEA, Dr. Nalaka Godahewa, Chairman of the Securities Exchange Commission, Mr. Janaka Rathnayake, Chairman, Export Development Board, Mr. Bashwara Senanka Gunarathna, Chairman, Sri Lanka Tourism, Mr. Majintha Jayasinghe – Chief of Protocol, Mr. A.S. Khan – Director General, MEA, Ms Dayani Mendis – Director-Europe, MEA

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