The Consul General – designate of Sri Lanka to South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria Pradeepa Saram presented her Commission of Appointment to the State Director of Victoria State Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Timothy Kane, on 31.03.2025 in Melbourne. The State Director Kane warmly welcomed the Consul General to Melbourne and conveyed his best wishes on her new assignment.
The meeting focused on reinforcing cooperation in areas of mutual interest; promoting trade, investment, tourism, sport and education, as well as enduring people-to-people contacts. During the meeting, Consul General Saram referred to the vibrant Sri Lankan Community residing in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania and hailed their invaluable contribution towards elevating relations between the two countries.
Victoria is home to the largest Sri Lankan community in Australia, which is also one of the largest Sri Lankan communities living outside Sri Lanka.
Consulate General of Sri Lanka
Melbourne
01 April 2025
