Ukraine has expressed interest to extend space technology to Sri Lanka, during the meeting between President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Mykola Yanovych Azarov yesterday (01 July).

The Prime Minister stated that at present, Ukraine has a space technology exchange programme with Brazil and in the future Sri Lanka too will be involved.

President Rajapaksa pointed out that Sri Lanka has a high level of knowledge in Information Technology and with the acquisition of space technology, it would be further enhanced.

Discussions also focused on the agreements signed between the two countries the previous day. The two leaders agreed to establish a Joint Commission with representatives from both countries to implement those agreements.

In addition, President Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Azarov discussed on business visits to both countries in the future and exchange of scholarship programmes which would further enhance relations.

The Policy Research & Information Unit
Tthe Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka

02 July 2010