Staff Correspondent
The newly appointed High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the People’s Republic of
Bangladesh, Dharmapala Weerakkody assumed duties recently at the High
Commission at a simple ceremony attended by its staff .
Addressing the staff, High Commissioner – designate Dharmapala Weerakkody outlined
the importance of further expanding the longstanding and friendly multifaceted bilateral
relationship between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh into a dynamic political, trade and
business partnership by diversifying the areas of cooperation. He also emphasised the
importance of maintaining an efficient and effective consular service by the High
Commission for the Sri Lankan nationals residing in Bangladesh.
Prior to the appointment as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Bangladesh,
Weerakkody served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka as the Director
General of South Asia Division.
Weerakkody joined the Sri Lanka Foreign Service in 2000. In his diplomatic career, he
has served in various capacities both at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as in
country’s overseas missions. He previously served as the Minister of the Sri Lanka High
Commission in Australia and in different diplomatic assignments at Sri Lanka Missions
in Bangkok, Manila, Rome and Chennai.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (Special) Degree in Business Administration from the
University of Sri Jayewardenepura and a Master’s degree in International Relations
from the Annamalai University, India.The career diplomat is married and a father of two
daughters.
Dharmapala Weerakkody, Sri Lanka HighCommissioner assumes duties
