Britain's Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister Hugo Swire will visit the North-East during his forthcoming visit to Sri Lanka, according to the British mission in Colombo.
Mr Swire is due to land on Wednesday and will travel to Jaffna during his three-day stint in the country, where he will meet with NPC Chief Minister CV Wigneswaran and members of the civil society.
"I am delighted to be visiting Sri Lanka again so soon after the recent elections, and welcome the early progress made by President Sirisena towards a more democratic and accountable government," the high commission quoted him.
“It is encouraging to see such a renewed desire for peace and reconciliation following past instability. The UK will do all it can to support Sri Lanka as it moves towards a brighter future.”
The minister will also meet representatives of NGOs to discuss human rights issues.
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal will also be visiting Sri Lanka next week, ahead of foreign minister Mangala Samaraweera's trip to Washington, where he will meet with Secretary of State John Kerry and other US officials.
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