
The High Commissioner said that he had been honoured to meet the community chief and to receive his blessings and warm hospitality. He noted that there was much to learn from indigenous communities, including their sustainable agricultural practices and their use of herbal remedies. At the invitation of Chief Uru Warige Wannila Aththo, he also planted a tree to mark his visit. The High Commissioner also made a brief visit to Badulla, where he met the Government Agent, Rohana Keerthi Dissanayake and Harin Fernando, Chief Organiser for the United National Party for the Badulla electorate and member of the Uva Provincial Council.