German Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Holger Seubert, has met with the Mayor of Jaffna, V. Manivannan, and Governor of the Northern Province, Jeeva Theagarajah amidst concerns over Sri Lanka's dire human rights record.
The conversations were focused on strengthening economic ties between Germany and Sri Lanka. During the ambassador's visit, he will launch a new partnership between the German Asia Pacific Business Association (OAV) and the Yarlpanam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (YCCI) partnered by the German Chamber of Commerce (AHK Sri Lanka).
The Ambassador visit follows heavy crackdowns across the North-East following Maaveerar Naal commemorations. Ambassador Seubert is also expected to meet with the Governor of the Eastern Province, Anuradha Yahampath.
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